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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,465.78, 66,698.78 and 18,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,465.78, 66,698.78 and 18,170.52 is: 27,255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,465.78 : 66,698.78 = 18,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,465.78/66,698.78 = 18,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,465.78x = 66,698.78 × 18,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,465.78x = 1,211,951,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,951,515.97/44,465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,255.82

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