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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997.22, 67,459.38 and 18,721.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997.22, 67,459.38 and 18,721.63 is: 28,067.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997.22 : 67,459.38 = 18,721.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997.22/67,459.38 = 18,721.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997.22x = 67,459.38 × 18,721.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997.22x = 1,262,949,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,949,671.82/44,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,067.28

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