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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,569.17, 66,883.77 and 18,273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,569.17, 66,883.77 and 18,273.15 is: 27,422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,569.17 : 66,883.77 = 18,273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,569.17/66,883.77 = 18,273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,569.17x = 66,883.77 × 18,273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,569.17x = 1,222,177,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,177,161.78/44,569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,422.03

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