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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,697, 67,044.63 and 18,042.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,697, 67,044.63 and 18,042.29 is: 27,063.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,697 : 67,044.63 = 18,042.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,697/67,044.63 = 18,042.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,697x = 67,044.63 × 18,042.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,697x = 1,209,638,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,638,322.18/44,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,063.08

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