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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,611.56, 66,912.48 and 18,316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,611.56, 66,912.48 and 18,316.38 is: 27,472.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,611.56 : 66,912.48 = 18,316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,611.56/66,912.48 = 18,316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,611.56x = 66,912.48 × 18,316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,611.56x = 1,225,594,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,594,284.96/44,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,472.57

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