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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,570.93, 66,856.50 and 11,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,570.93, 66,856.50 and 11,291 is: 16,936.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,570.93 : 66,856.50 = 11,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,570.93/66,856.50 = 11,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,570.93x = 66,856.50 × 11,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,570.93x = 754,876,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,876,741.50/44,570.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.53

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