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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,226, 66,339 and 13,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,226, 66,339 and 13,063.68 is: 19,595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,226 : 66,339 = 13,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,226/66,339 = 13,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,226x = 66,339 × 13,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,226x = 866,631,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,631,467.52/44,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.52

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