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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,307.37, 66,403.64 and 17,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,307.37, 66,403.64 and 17,997.76 is: 26,973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,307.37 : 66,403.64 = 17,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,307.37/66,403.64 = 17,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,307.37x = 66,403.64 × 17,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,307.37x = 1,195,116,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,116,443.83/44,307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,973.31

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