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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,005.86, 66,023.91 and 12,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,005.86, 66,023.91 and 12,845.70 is: 19,272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,005.86 : 66,023.91 = 12,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,005.86/66,023.91 = 12,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,005.86x = 66,023.91 × 12,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,005.86x = 848,123,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,123,340.69/44,005.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,272.96

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