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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,249.82, 66,364.25 and 12,658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,249.82, 66,364.25 and 12,658.91 is: 18,985.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,249.82 : 66,364.25 = 12,658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,249.82/66,364.25 = 12,658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,249.82x = 66,364.25 × 12,658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,249.82x = 840,098,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,098,672.85/44,249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.36

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