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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,467.74, 66,701.72 and 18,172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,467.74, 66,701.72 and 18,172.48 is: 27,258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,467.74 : 66,701.72 = 18,172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,467.74/66,701.72 = 18,172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,467.74x = 66,701.72 × 18,172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,467.74x = 1,212,135,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,135,672.67/44,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,258.76

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