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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,016.39, 66,036.72 and 12,851.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,016.39, 66,036.72 and 12,851.64 is: 19,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,016.39 : 66,036.72 = 12,851.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,016.39/66,036.72 = 12,851.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,016.39x = 66,036.72 × 12,851.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,016.39x = 848,680,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,680,152.22/44,016.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.00

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