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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,452.26, 66,668.39 and 12,855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,452.26, 66,668.39 and 12,855.27 is: 19,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,452.26 : 66,668.39 = 12,855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,452.26/66,668.39 = 12,855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,452.26x = 66,668.39 × 12,855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,452.26x = 857,040,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,040,186.05/44,452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,280.01

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