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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,314.58, 66,451.84 and 12,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,314.58, 66,451.84 and 12,717.44 is: 19,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,314.58 : 66,451.84 = 12,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,314.58/66,451.84 = 12,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,314.58x = 66,451.84 × 12,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,314.58x = 845,097,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,097,525.11/44,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,070.42

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