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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,607.44, 66,899.96 and 18,319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,607.44, 66,899.96 and 18,319.44 is: 27,474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,607.44 : 66,899.96 = 18,319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,607.44/66,899.96 = 18,319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,607.44x = 66,899.96 × 18,319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,607.44x = 1,225,569,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,569,803.22/44,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,474.56

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