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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,133, 66,199.50 and 11,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,133, 66,199.50 and 11,301 is: 16,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,133 : 66,199.50 = 11,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,133/66,199.50 = 11,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,133x = 66,199.50 × 11,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,133x = 748,120,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,120,549.50/44,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,951.50

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