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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,317.35, 66,433.98 and 17,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,317.35, 66,433.98 and 17,679.72 is: 26,502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,317.35 : 66,433.98 = 17,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,317.35/66,433.98 = 17,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,317.35x = 66,433.98 × 17,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,317.35x = 1,174,534,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,534,164.89/44,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.81

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