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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,447.28, 66,670.90 and 17,805.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,447.28, 66,670.90 and 17,805.36 is: 26,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,447.28 : 66,670.90 = 17,805.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,447.28/66,670.90 = 17,805.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,447.28x = 66,670.90 × 17,805.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,447.28x = 1,187,099,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,099,376.02/44,447.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,708.03

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