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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,005.52, 66,001.26 and 12,833.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,005.52, 66,001.26 and 12,833.48 is: 19,248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,005.52 : 66,001.26 = 12,833.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,005.52/66,001.26 = 12,833.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,005.52x = 66,001.26 × 12,833.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,005.52x = 847,025,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,025,850.18/44,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,248.17

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