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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,316.24, 66,416.52 and 17,990.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,316.24, 66,416.52 and 17,990.16 is: 26,961.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,316.24 : 66,416.52 = 17,990.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,316.24/66,416.52 = 17,990.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,316.24x = 66,416.52 × 17,990.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,316.24x = 1,194,843,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,843,821.44/44,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.76

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