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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,139.76, 66,209.62 and 12,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,139.76, 66,209.62 and 12,975 is: 19,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,139.76 : 66,209.62 = 12,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,139.76/66,209.62 = 12,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,139.76x = 66,209.62 × 12,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,139.76x = 859,069,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,069,819.50/44,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,462.49

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