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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,255.79, 66,382.76 and 10,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,255.79, 66,382.76 and 10,975.48 is: 16,462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,255.79 : 66,382.76 = 10,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,255.79/66,382.76 = 10,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,255.79x = 66,382.76 × 10,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,255.79x = 728,582,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,582,516.21/44,255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.99

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