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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,540.91, 66,813.66 and 11,261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,540.91, 66,813.66 and 11,261.25 is: 16,892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,540.91 : 66,813.66 = 11,261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,540.91/66,813.66 = 11,261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,540.91x = 66,813.66 × 11,261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,540.91x = 752,405,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,405,328.68/44,540.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.46

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