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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,024.68, 66,031.63 and 18,734.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,024.68, 66,031.63 and 18,734.36 is: 28,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,024.68 : 66,031.63 = 18,734.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,024.68/66,031.63 = 18,734.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,024.68x = 66,031.63 × 18,734.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,024.68x = 1,237,059,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,059,997.65/44,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,099.24

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