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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,983, 67,427.47 and 18,317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,983, 67,427.47 and 18,317.49 is: 27,457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,983 : 67,427.47 = 18,317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,983/67,427.47 = 18,317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,983x = 67,427.47 × 18,317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,983x = 1,235,102,007.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,102,007.45/44,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,457.08

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