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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,317.12, 66,465.56 and 12,726.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,317.12, 66,465.56 and 12,726.94 is: 19,087.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,317.12 : 66,465.56 = 12,726.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,317.12/66,465.56 = 12,726.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,317.12x = 66,465.56 × 12,726.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,317.12x = 845,903,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,903,194.19/44,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,087.50

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