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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,030.96, 66,050.28 and 12,441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,030.96, 66,050.28 and 12,441.35 is: 18,663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,030.96 : 66,050.28 = 12,441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,030.96/66,050.28 = 12,441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,030.96x = 66,050.28 × 12,441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,030.96x = 821,754,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,754,651.08/44,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.11

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