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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,682.46, 66,998.07 and 18,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,682.46, 66,998.07 and 18,365.50 is: 27,537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,682.46 : 66,998.07 = 18,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,682.46/66,998.07 = 18,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,682.46x = 66,998.07 × 18,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,682.46x = 1,230,453,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,453,054.59/44,682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,537.72

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