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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,472.98, 66,709.10 and 18,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,472.98, 66,709.10 and 18,159.26 is: 27,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,472.98 : 66,709.10 = 18,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,472.98/66,709.10 = 18,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,472.98x = 66,709.10 × 18,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,472.98x = 1,211,387,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,387,466.92/44,472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,238.73

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