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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,657.84, 66,994.86 and 18,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,657.84, 66,994.86 and 18,381.44 is: 27,575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,657.84 : 66,994.86 = 18,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,657.84/66,994.86 = 18,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,657.84x = 66,994.86 × 18,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,657.84x = 1,231,461,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,461,999.40/44,657.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,575.49

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