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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,751.18, 67,140.09 and 18,457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,751.18, 67,140.09 and 18,457.50 is: 27,691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,751.18 : 67,140.09 = 18,457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,751.18/67,140.09 = 18,457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,751.18x = 67,140.09 × 18,457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,751.18x = 1,239,238,211.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,238,211.18/44,751.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,691.74

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