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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,073, 66,109.50 and 11,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,073, 66,109.50 and 11,241 is: 16,861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,073 : 66,109.50 = 11,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,073/66,109.50 = 11,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,073x = 66,109.50 × 11,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,073x = 743,136,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,136,889.50/44,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.50

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