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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.32, 66,015.26 and 11,177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.32, 66,015.26 and 11,177.32 is: 16,766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.32 : 66,015.26 = 11,177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.32/66,015.26 = 11,177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.32x = 66,015.26 × 11,177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.32x = 737,873,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,873,685.90/44,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.31

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