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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,410.97, 66,616.46 and 12,388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,410.97, 66,616.46 and 12,388.79 is: 18,583.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,410.97 : 66,616.46 = 12,388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,410.97/66,616.46 = 12,388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,410.97x = 66,616.46 × 12,388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,410.97x = 825,297,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,297,333.48/44,410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,583.19

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