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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,023.63, 66,035.33 and 12,434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,023.63, 66,035.33 and 12,434.23 is: 18,651.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,023.63 : 66,035.33 = 12,434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,023.63/66,035.33 = 12,434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,023.63x = 66,035.33 × 12,434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,023.63x = 821,098,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,098,699.10/44,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.32

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