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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,131.50, 66,197.25 and 11,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,131.50, 66,197.25 and 11,299.50 is: 16,949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,131.50 : 66,197.25 = 11,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,131.50/66,197.25 = 11,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,131.50x = 66,197.25 × 11,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,131.50x = 747,995,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,995,826.38/44,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,949.25

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