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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,001.55, 65,998.87 and 12,410.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,001.55, 65,998.87 and 12,410.33 is: 18,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,001.55 : 65,998.87 = 12,410.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,001.55/65,998.87 = 12,410.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,001.55x = 65,998.87 × 12,410.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,001.55x = 819,067,766.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,067,766.55/44,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.52

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