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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,739.96, 67,060.71 and 18,430.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,739.96, 67,060.71 and 18,430.35 is: 27,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,739.96 : 67,060.71 = 18,430.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,739.96/67,060.71 = 18,430.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,739.96x = 67,060.71 × 18,430.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,739.96x = 1,235,952,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,952,356.55/44,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,625.25

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