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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,636.47, 66,982.04 and 17,977.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,636.47, 66,982.04 and 17,977.55 is: 26,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,636.47 : 66,982.04 = 17,977.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,636.47/66,982.04 = 17,977.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,636.47x = 66,982.04 × 17,977.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,636.47x = 1,204,172,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,172,615.82/44,636.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,977.33

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