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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,579.59, 66,869.48 and 11,299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,579.59, 66,869.48 and 11,299.66 is: 16,949.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,579.59 : 66,869.48 = 11,299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,579.59/66,869.48 = 11,299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,579.59x = 66,869.48 × 11,299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,579.59x = 755,602,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,602,249.45/44,579.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,949.51

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