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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,588.26, 66,882.39 and 11,310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,588.26, 66,882.39 and 11,310.83 is: 16,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,588.26 : 66,882.39 = 11,310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,588.26/66,882.39 = 11,310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,588.26x = 66,882.39 × 11,310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,588.26x = 756,495,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,495,343.28/44,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,966.25

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