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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,811.82, 67,247.92 and 18,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,811.82, 67,247.92 and 18,516.44 is: 27,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,811.82 : 67,247.92 = 18,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,811.82/67,247.92 = 18,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,811.82x = 67,247.92 × 18,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,811.82x = 1,245,192,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,192,075.80/44,811.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,787.13

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