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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,802.56, 67,198.72 and 11,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,802.56, 67,198.72 and 11,968 is: 17,950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,802.56 : 67,198.72 = 11,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,802.56/67,198.72 = 11,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,802.56x = 67,198.72 × 11,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,802.56x = 804,234,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,234,280.96/44,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.63

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