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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,029.13, 66,042.50 and 12,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,029.13, 66,042.50 and 12,441.36 is: 18,661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,029.13 : 66,042.50 = 12,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,029.13/66,042.50 = 12,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,029.13x = 66,042.50 × 12,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,029.13x = 821,658,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,658,455.59/44,029.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,661.70

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