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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,034.30, 66,051.45 and 12,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,034.30, 66,051.45 and 12,869.55 is: 19,304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,034.30 : 66,051.45 = 12,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,034.30/66,051.45 = 12,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,034.30x = 66,051.45 × 12,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,034.30x = 850,052,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,052,438.35/44,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,304.33

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