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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,371.98, 66,539.61 and 18,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,371.98, 66,539.61 and 18,058.86 is: 27,080.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,371.98 : 66,539.61 = 18,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,371.98/66,539.61 = 18,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,371.98x = 66,539.61 × 18,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,371.98x = 1,201,629,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,629,501.44/44,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,080.82

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