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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,395.48, 66,617.82 and 18,098.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,395.48, 66,617.82 and 18,098.17 is: 27,157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,395.48 : 66,617.82 = 18,098.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,395.48/66,617.82 = 18,098.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,395.48x = 66,617.82 × 18,098.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,395.48x = 1,205,660,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,660,631.39/44,395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,157.28

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