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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,826.78, 67,262.85 and 18,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,826.78, 67,262.85 and 18,179 is: 27,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,826.78 : 67,262.85 = 18,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,826.78/67,262.85 = 18,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,826.78x = 67,262.85 × 18,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,826.78x = 1,222,771,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,771,350.15/44,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,277.70

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