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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,109.50, 66,164.25 and 11,277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,109.50, 66,164.25 and 11,277.50 is: 16,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,109.50 : 66,164.25 = 11,277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,109.50/66,164.25 = 11,277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,109.50x = 66,164.25 × 11,277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,109.50x = 746,167,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,167,329.38/44,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,916.25

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