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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,580.89, 66,860.73 and 17,926.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,580.89, 66,860.73 and 17,926.95 is: 26,886.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,580.89 : 66,860.73 = 17,926.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,580.89/66,860.73 = 17,926.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,580.89x = 66,860.73 × 17,926.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,580.89x = 1,198,608,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,608,539.74/44,580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,886.15

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