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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,217.48, 66,333.42 and 13,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,217.48, 66,333.42 and 13,055.88 is: 19,585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,217.48 : 66,333.42 = 13,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,217.48/66,333.42 = 13,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,217.48x = 66,333.42 × 13,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,217.48x = 866,041,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,041,171.51/44,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.95

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