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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,327.12, 66,433.23 and 18,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,327.12, 66,433.23 and 18,001.28 is: 26,978.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,327.12 : 66,433.23 = 18,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,327.12/66,433.23 = 18,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,327.12x = 66,433.23 × 18,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,327.12x = 1,195,883,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,883,174.53/44,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.59

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