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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,651.62, 66,976.35 and 11,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,651.62, 66,976.35 and 11,371.76 is: 17,057.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,651.62 : 66,976.35 = 11,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,651.62/66,976.35 = 11,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,651.62x = 66,976.35 × 11,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,651.62x = 761,638,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,638,977.88/44,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.36

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