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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.06, 66,050.57 and 12,441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.06, 66,050.57 and 12,441.47 is: 18,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.06 : 66,050.57 = 12,441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.06/66,050.57 = 12,441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.06x = 66,050.57 × 12,441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.06x = 821,765,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,765,885.99/44,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.32

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