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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,283.79, 66,441.52 and 18,972.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,283.79, 66,441.52 and 18,972.67 is: 28,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,283.79 : 66,441.52 = 18,972.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,283.79/66,441.52 = 18,972.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,283.79x = 66,441.52 × 18,972.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,283.79x = 1,260,572,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,572,701.05/44,283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,465.78

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