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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.85, 66,037.41 and 12,441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.85, 66,037.41 and 12,441.42 is: 18,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.85 : 66,037.41 = 12,441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.85/66,037.41 = 12,441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.85x = 66,037.41 × 12,441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.85x = 821,599,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,599,153.52/44,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,658.35

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