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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,049.12, 66,073.68 and 12,884.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,049.12, 66,073.68 and 12,884.37 is: 19,326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,049.12 : 66,073.68 = 12,884.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,049.12/66,073.68 = 12,884.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,049.12x = 66,073.68 × 12,884.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,049.12x = 851,317,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,317,740.38/44,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,326.56

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