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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,486.58, 66,727.47 and 11,206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,486.58, 66,727.47 and 11,206.59 is: 16,809.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,486.58 : 66,727.47 = 11,206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,486.58/66,727.47 = 11,206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,486.58x = 66,727.47 × 11,206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,486.58x = 747,787,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,787,398.03/44,486.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.28

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