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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,738.97, 67,059.24 and 18,429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,738.97, 67,059.24 and 18,429.36 is: 27,623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,738.97 : 67,059.24 = 18,429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,738.97/67,059.24 = 18,429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,738.97x = 67,059.24 × 18,429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,738.97x = 1,235,858,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,858,875.29/44,738.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,623.77

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