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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,804.52, 67,217.85 and 18,516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,804.52, 67,217.85 and 18,516.78 is: 27,779.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,804.52 : 67,217.85 = 18,516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,804.52/67,217.85 = 18,516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,804.52x = 67,217.85 × 18,516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,804.52x = 1,244,658,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,658,140.52/44,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,779.75

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