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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,321.26, 66,481.68 and 11,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,321.26, 66,481.68 and 11,041.18 is: 16,561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,321.26 : 66,481.68 = 11,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,321.26/66,481.68 = 11,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,321.26x = 66,481.68 × 11,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,321.26x = 734,036,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,036,195.58/44,321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.72

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