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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,416.08, 66,599.28 and 18,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,416.08, 66,599.28 and 18,090 is: 27,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,416.08 : 66,599.28 = 18,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,416.08/66,599.28 = 18,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,416.08x = 66,599.28 × 18,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,416.08x = 1,204,780,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,780,975.20/44,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,124.88

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