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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,227, 66,340.50 and 11,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,227, 66,340.50 and 11,395 is: 17,092.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,227 : 66,340.50 = 11,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,227/66,340.50 = 11,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,227x = 66,340.50 × 11,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,227x = 755,949,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,949,997.50/44,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.50

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