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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,161.08, 66,240.06 and 12,571.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,161.08, 66,240.06 and 12,571.31 is: 18,856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,161.08 : 66,240.06 = 12,571.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,161.08/66,240.06 = 12,571.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,161.08x = 66,240.06 × 12,571.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,161.08x = 832,723,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,723,997.48/44,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.51

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