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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,026.13, 66,042.95 and 12,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,026.13, 66,042.95 and 12,436.34 is: 18,655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,026.13 : 66,042.95 = 12,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,026.13/66,042.95 = 12,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,026.13x = 66,042.95 × 12,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,026.13x = 821,332,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,332,188.41/44,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,655.56

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