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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.14, 66,429.90 and 12,689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.14, 66,429.90 and 12,689.88 is: 19,037.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.14 : 66,429.90 = 12,689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.14/66,429.90 = 12,689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.14x = 66,429.90 × 12,689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.14x = 842,987,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,987,459.41/44,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,037.17

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