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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,298.54, 66,472.11 and 17,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,298.54, 66,472.11 and 17,996.22 is: 27,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,298.54 : 66,472.11 = 17,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,298.54/66,472.11 = 17,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,298.54x = 66,472.11 × 17,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,298.54x = 1,196,246,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,246,715.42/44,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,004.20

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