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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,474.46, 66,718.98 and 18,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,474.46, 66,718.98 and 18,172.14 is: 27,261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,474.46 : 66,718.98 = 18,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,474.46/66,718.98 = 18,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,474.46x = 66,718.98 × 18,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,474.46x = 1,212,426,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,426,645.22/44,474.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,261.19

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