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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.57, 66,366.87 and 12,660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.57, 66,366.87 and 12,660.66 is: 18,987.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.57 : 66,366.87 = 12,660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.57/66,366.87 = 12,660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.57x = 66,366.87 × 12,660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.57x = 840,248,376.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,248,376.33/44,251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.99

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