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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,295.79, 66,467.99 and 17,993.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,295.79, 66,467.99 and 17,993.47 is: 27,000.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,295.79 : 66,467.99 = 17,993.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,295.79/66,467.99 = 17,993.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,295.79x = 66,467.99 × 17,993.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,295.79x = 1,195,989,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,989,784.03/44,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,000.08

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