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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,299.36, 66,449.04 and 17,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,299.36, 66,449.04 and 17,997.94 is: 26,996.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,299.36 : 66,449.04 = 17,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,299.36/66,449.04 = 17,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,299.36x = 66,449.04 × 17,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,299.36x = 1,195,945,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,945,834.98/44,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.91

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