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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,592.67, 66,889.14 and 11,312.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,592.67, 66,889.14 and 11,312.74 is: 16,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,592.67 : 66,889.14 = 11,312.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,592.67/66,889.14 = 11,312.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,592.67x = 66,889.14 × 11,312.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,592.67x = 756,699,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,699,449.64/44,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.14

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