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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,372.94, 66,559.98 and 12,783.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,372.94, 66,559.98 and 12,783.51 is: 19,175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,372.94 : 66,559.98 = 12,783.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,372.94/66,559.98 = 12,783.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,372.94x = 66,559.98 × 12,783.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,372.94x = 850,870,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,870,169.93/44,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,175.43

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