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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,854.22, 67,284.58 and 18,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,854.22, 67,284.58 and 18,187.40 is: 27,282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,854.22 : 67,284.58 = 18,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,854.22/67,284.58 = 18,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,854.22x = 67,284.58 × 18,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,854.22x = 1,223,731,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,731,570.29/44,854.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,282.42

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