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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,007.24, 66,019.50 and 12,842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,007.24, 66,019.50 and 12,842.76 is: 19,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,007.24 : 66,019.50 = 12,842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,007.24/66,019.50 = 12,842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,007.24x = 66,019.50 × 12,842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,007.24x = 847,872,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,872,593.82/44,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.66

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