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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,827.78, 67,264.35 and 18,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,827.78, 67,264.35 and 18,180 is: 27,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,827.78 : 67,264.35 = 18,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,827.78/67,264.35 = 18,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,827.78x = 67,264.35 × 18,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,827.78x = 1,222,865,883
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,865,883/44,827.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,279.20

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