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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,238.15, 66,349.73 and 12,209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,238.15, 66,349.73 and 12,209.54 is: 18,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,238.15 : 66,349.73 = 12,209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,238.15/66,349.73 = 12,209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,238.15x = 66,349.73 × 12,209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,238.15x = 810,099,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,099,381.20/44,238.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.23

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