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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,573.20, 66,859.80 and 18,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,573.20, 66,859.80 and 18,269.20 is: 27,403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,573.20 : 66,859.80 = 18,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,573.20/66,859.80 = 18,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,573.20x = 66,859.80 × 18,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,573.20x = 1,221,475,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,475,058.16/44,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,403.80

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