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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,337.05, 66,493.26 and 12,308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,337.05, 66,493.26 and 12,308.76 is: 18,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,337.05 : 66,493.26 = 12,308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,337.05/66,493.26 = 12,308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,337.05x = 66,493.26 × 12,308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,337.05x = 818,449,578.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,449,578.96/44,337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.72

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