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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,327.88, 66,491.66 and 18,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,327.88, 66,491.66 and 18,026.44 is: 27,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,327.88 : 66,491.66 = 18,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,327.88/66,491.66 = 18,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,327.88x = 66,491.66 × 18,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,327.88x = 1,198,607,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,607,919.49/44,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,039.59

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