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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,298.36, 66,447.54 and 17,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,298.36, 66,447.54 and 17,996.94 is: 26,995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,298.36 : 66,447.54 = 17,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,298.36/66,447.54 = 17,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,298.36x = 66,447.54 × 17,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,298.36x = 1,195,852,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,852,390.53/44,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,995.41

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