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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,512.65, 66,768.77 and 18,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,512.65, 66,768.77 and 18,217.40 is: 27,326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,512.65 : 66,768.77 = 18,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,512.65/66,768.77 = 18,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,512.65x = 66,768.77 × 18,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,512.65x = 1,216,353,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,353,390.60/44,512.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,326.02

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