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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,511.61, 66,707.28 and 18,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,511.61, 66,707.28 and 18,202 is: 27,278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,511.61 : 66,707.28 = 18,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,511.61/66,707.28 = 18,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,511.61x = 66,707.28 × 18,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,511.61x = 1,214,205,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,205,910.56/44,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,278.41

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