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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,351, 66,529.32 and 18,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,351, 66,529.32 and 18,041.36 is: 27,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,351 : 66,529.32 = 18,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,351/66,529.32 = 18,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,351x = 66,529.32 × 18,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,351x = 1,200,279,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,279,412.68/44,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,063.19

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