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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,294, 66,441.24 and 11,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,294, 66,441.24 and 11,462 is: 17,193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,294 : 66,441.24 = 11,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,294/66,441.24 = 11,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,294x = 66,441.24 × 11,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,294x = 761,549,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,549,492.88/44,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,193.06

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