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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,007.12, 66,006 and 12,416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,007.12, 66,006 and 12,416.40 is: 18,623.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,007.12 : 66,006 = 12,416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,007.12/66,006 = 12,416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,007.12x = 66,006 × 12,416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,007.12x = 819,556,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,556,898.40/44,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.28

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