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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,473.58, 66,713.82 and 12,884.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,473.58, 66,713.82 and 12,884.09 is: 19,327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,473.58 : 66,713.82 = 12,884.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,473.58/66,713.82 = 12,884.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,473.58x = 66,713.82 × 12,884.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,473.58x = 859,546,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,546,826.05/44,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.14

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