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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.24, 66,415.02 and 17,989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.24, 66,415.02 and 17,989.16 is: 26,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.24 : 66,415.02 = 17,989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.24/66,415.02 = 17,989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.24x = 66,415.02 × 17,989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.24x = 1,194,750,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,750,421.18/44,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,960.26

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