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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991, 67,449.60 and 18,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991, 67,449.60 and 18,714.60 is: 28,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991 : 67,449.60 = 18,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991/67,449.60 = 18,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991x = 67,449.60 × 18,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991x = 1,262,292,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,292,284.16/44,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,056.55

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