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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,465.40, 66,673.80 and 18,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,465.40, 66,673.80 and 18,140.40 is: 27,200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,465.40 : 66,673.80 = 18,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,465.40/66,673.80 = 18,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,465.40x = 66,673.80 × 18,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,465.40x = 1,209,489,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,489,401.52/44,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,200.69

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