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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,150.22, 66,228.58 and 12,986.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,150.22, 66,228.58 and 12,986.82 is: 19,481.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,150.22 : 66,228.58 = 12,986.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,150.22/66,228.58 = 12,986.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,150.22x = 66,228.58 × 12,986.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,150.22x = 860,098,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,098,647.32/44,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.19

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