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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,462.35, 66,668.91 and 18,185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,462.35, 66,668.91 and 18,185.55 is: 27,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,462.35 : 66,668.91 = 18,185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,462.35/66,668.91 = 18,185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,462.35x = 66,668.91 × 18,185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,462.35x = 1,212,410,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,410,478.05/44,462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,268.25

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