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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.36, 66,016.92 and 12,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.36, 66,016.92 and 12,842 is: 19,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.36 : 66,016.92 = 12,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.36/66,016.92 = 12,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.36x = 66,016.92 × 12,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.36x = 847,789,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,789,286.64/44,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.84

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