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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,147.62, 66,214.33 and 12,119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,147.62, 66,214.33 and 12,119.22 is: 18,176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,147.62 : 66,214.33 = 12,119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,147.62/66,214.33 = 12,119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,147.62x = 66,214.33 × 12,119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,147.62x = 802,466,002.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,466,002.12/44,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,176.88

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