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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,052.26, 66,069.98 and 12,462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,052.26, 66,069.98 and 12,462.06 is: 18,690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,052.26 : 66,069.98 = 12,462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,052.26/66,069.98 = 12,462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,052.26x = 66,069.98 × 12,462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,052.26x = 823,368,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,368,054.96/44,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,690.71

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