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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,445.36, 66,682.64 and 18,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,445.36, 66,682.64 and 18,172.20 is: 27,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,445.36 : 66,682.64 = 18,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,445.36/66,682.64 = 18,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,445.36x = 66,682.64 × 18,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,445.36x = 1,211,770,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,770,270.61/44,445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,264.27

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