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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,001, 66,001.50 and 19,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,001, 66,001.50 and 19,377 is: 29,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,001 : 66,001.50 = 19,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,001/66,001.50 = 19,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,001x = 66,001.50 × 19,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,001x = 1,278,911,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,911,065.50/44,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,065.50

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