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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,604.54, 66,917.88 and 17,952.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,604.54, 66,917.88 and 17,952.30 is: 26,932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,604.54 : 66,917.88 = 17,952.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,604.54/66,917.88 = 17,952.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,604.54x = 66,917.88 × 17,952.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,604.54x = 1,201,329,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,329,857.12/44,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,932.91

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