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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,296.79, 66,469.49 and 17,994.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,296.79, 66,469.49 and 17,994.47 is: 27,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,296.79 : 66,469.49 = 17,994.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,296.79/66,469.49 = 17,994.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,296.79x = 66,469.49 × 17,994.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,296.79x = 1,196,083,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,083,243.72/44,296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,001.58

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