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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,252.67, 66,388.80 and 12,662.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,252.67, 66,388.80 and 12,662.82 is: 18,997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,252.67 : 66,388.80 = 12,662.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,252.67/66,388.80 = 12,662.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,252.67x = 66,388.80 × 12,662.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,252.67x = 840,669,424.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,669,424.42/44,252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,997.03

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