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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,638.46, 66,985.04 and 17,979.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,638.46, 66,985.04 and 17,979.54 is: 26,980.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,638.46 : 66,985.04 = 17,979.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,638.46/66,985.04 = 17,979.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,638.46x = 66,985.04 × 17,979.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,638.46x = 1,204,360,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,360,206.08/44,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,980.33

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