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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,581.08, 66,870.94 and 10,847.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,581.08, 66,870.94 and 10,847.35 is: 16,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,581.08 : 66,870.94 = 10,847.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,581.08/66,870.94 = 10,847.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,581.08x = 66,870.94 × 10,847.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,581.08x = 725,372,491.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,372,491.01/44,581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,270.86

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