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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,029.38, 66,047.82 and 12,439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,029.38, 66,047.82 and 12,439.59 is: 18,660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,029.38 : 66,047.82 = 12,439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,029.38/66,047.82 = 12,439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,029.38x = 66,047.82 × 12,439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,029.38x = 821,607,801.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,607,801.19/44,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.44

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