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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,003.36, 66,007.92 and 12,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,003.36, 66,007.92 and 12,836 is: 19,254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,003.36 : 66,007.92 = 12,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,003.36/66,007.92 = 12,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,003.36x = 66,007.92 × 12,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,003.36x = 847,277,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,277,661.12/44,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.84

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