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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,157.92, 66,249.66 and 12,993.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,157.92, 66,249.66 and 12,993.08 is: 19,493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,157.92 : 66,249.66 = 12,993.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,157.92/66,249.66 = 12,993.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,157.92x = 66,249.66 × 12,993.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,157.92x = 860,787,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,787,132.35/44,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,493.38

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