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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997, 67,459.05 and 18,721.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997, 67,459.05 and 18,721.41 is: 28,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997 : 67,459.05 = 18,721.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997/67,459.05 = 18,721.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997x = 67,459.05 × 18,721.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997x = 1,262,928,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,928,533.26/44,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,066.95

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