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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,974.78, 67,462.42 and 18,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,974.78, 67,462.42 and 18,679.52 is: 28,019.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,974.78 : 67,462.42 = 18,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,974.78/67,462.42 = 18,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,974.78x = 67,462.42 × 18,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,974.78x = 1,260,165,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,165,875.49/44,974.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,019.39

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