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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,737.21, 67,056.59 and 18,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,737.21, 67,056.59 and 18,427.60 is: 27,621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,737.21 : 67,056.59 = 18,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,737.21/67,056.59 = 18,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,737.21x = 67,056.59 × 18,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,737.21x = 1,235,691,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,691,682.60/44,737.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,621.12

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