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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,369.98, 66,536.61 and 18,056.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,369.98, 66,536.61 and 18,056.86 is: 27,077.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,369.98 : 66,536.61 = 18,056.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,369.98/66,536.61 = 18,056.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,369.98x = 66,536.61 × 18,056.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,369.98x = 1,201,442,251.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,442,251.64/44,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,077.82

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