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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,660.85, 66,940.31 and 17,989.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,660.85, 66,940.31 and 17,989.76 is: 26,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,660.85 : 66,940.31 = 17,989.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,660.85/66,940.31 = 17,989.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,660.85x = 66,940.31 × 17,989.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,660.85x = 1,204,240,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,240,323.55/44,660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,964.12

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