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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,358.57, 66,517.80 and 12,761.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,358.57, 66,517.80 and 12,761.37 is: 19,136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,358.57 : 66,517.80 = 12,761.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,358.57/66,517.80 = 12,761.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,358.57x = 66,517.80 × 12,761.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,358.57x = 848,858,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,858,257.39/44,358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,136.29

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