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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,322.99, 66,512.15 and 18,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,322.99, 66,512.15 and 18,027.72 is: 27,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,322.99 : 66,512.15 = 18,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,322.99/66,512.15 = 18,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,322.99x = 66,512.15 × 18,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,322.99x = 1,199,062,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,062,416.80/44,322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,052.83

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