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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,001.84, 65,997.40 and 12,837.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,001.84, 65,997.40 and 12,837.12 is: 19,254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,001.84 : 65,997.40 = 12,837.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,001.84/65,997.40 = 12,837.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,001.84x = 65,997.40 × 12,837.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,001.84x = 847,216,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,216,543.49/44,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.12

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