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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,237, 66,355.50 and 11,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,237, 66,355.50 and 11,405 is: 17,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,237 : 66,355.50 = 11,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,237/66,355.50 = 11,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,237x = 66,355.50 × 11,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,237x = 756,784,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,784,477.50/44,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,107.50

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