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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,131.59, 66,196.80 and 10,851.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,131.59, 66,196.80 and 10,851.94 is: 16,277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,131.59 : 66,196.80 = 10,851.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,131.59/66,196.80 = 10,851.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,131.59x = 66,196.80 × 10,851.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,131.59x = 718,363,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,363,563.43/44,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,277.76

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