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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,318.76, 66,477.96 and 18,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,318.76, 66,477.96 and 18,023.28 is: 27,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,318.76 : 66,477.96 = 18,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,318.76/66,477.96 = 18,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,318.76x = 66,477.96 × 18,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,318.76x = 1,198,150,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,150,886.91/44,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.85

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