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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,007.36, 66,013.92 and 12,840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,007.36, 66,013.92 and 12,840 is: 19,260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,007.36 : 66,013.92 = 12,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,007.36/66,013.92 = 12,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,007.36x = 66,013.92 × 12,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,007.36x = 847,618,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,618,732.80/44,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,260.84

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