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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,306.88, 66,437.28 and 17,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,306.88, 66,437.28 and 17,996.64 is: 26,985.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,306.88 : 66,437.28 = 17,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,306.88/66,437.28 = 17,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,306.88x = 66,437.28 × 17,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,306.88x = 1,195,647,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,647,810.74/44,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,985.60

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