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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,579.88, 66,868.41 and 18,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,579.88, 66,868.41 and 18,264.84 is: 27,396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,579.88 : 66,868.41 = 18,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,579.88/66,868.41 = 18,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,579.88x = 66,868.41 × 18,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,579.88x = 1,221,340,809.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,340,809.70/44,579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,396.68

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