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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,436.06, 66,637.35 and 18,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,436.06, 66,637.35 and 18,126.72 is: 27,183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,436.06 : 66,637.35 = 18,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,436.06/66,637.35 = 18,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,436.06x = 66,637.35 × 18,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,436.06x = 1,207,916,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,916,584.99/44,436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,183.25

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