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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,226.68, 66,348.78 and 12,637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,226.68, 66,348.78 and 12,637.02 is: 18,958.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,226.68 : 66,348.78 = 12,637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,226.68/66,348.78 = 12,637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,226.68x = 66,348.78 × 12,637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,226.68x = 838,450,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,450,859.84/44,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,958.03

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