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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.20, 66,427.80 and 18,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.20, 66,427.80 and 18,008.80 is: 27,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.20 : 66,427.80 = 18,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.20/66,427.80 = 18,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.20x = 66,427.80 × 18,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.20x = 1,196,284,964.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,284,964.64/44,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,013.20

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