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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,982, 67,425.98 and 18,316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,982, 67,425.98 and 18,316.49 is: 27,455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,982 : 67,425.98 = 18,316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,982/67,425.98 = 18,316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,982x = 67,425.98 × 18,316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,982x = 1,235,006,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,006,859.70/44,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,455.58

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