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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,027.87, 66,040.62 and 12,440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,027.87, 66,040.62 and 12,440.11 is: 18,659.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,027.87 : 66,040.62 = 12,440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,027.87/66,040.62 = 12,440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,027.87x = 66,040.62 × 12,440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,027.87x = 821,552,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,552,577.27/44,027.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,659.83

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