Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,124.75, 66,187.13 and 12,960
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,124.75, 66,187.13 and 12,960 is: 19,440
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,124.75 : 66,187.13 = 12,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,124.75/66,187.13 = 12,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,124.75x = 66,187.13 × 12,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,124.75x = 857,785,140 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,785,140/44,124.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,440
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