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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,302.08, 66,395.68 and 17,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,302.08, 66,395.68 and 17,976 is: 26,940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,302.08 : 66,395.68 = 17,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,302.08/66,395.68 = 17,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,302.08x = 66,395.68 × 17,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,302.08x = 1,193,528,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,528,743.68/44,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,940.69

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