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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.08, 66,269.36 and 12,590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.08, 66,269.36 and 12,590.02 is: 18,885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.08 : 66,269.36 = 12,590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.08/66,269.36 = 12,590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.08x = 66,269.36 × 12,590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.08x = 834,332,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,332,567.79/44,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,885.24

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