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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,227, 66,340.50 and 13,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,227, 66,340.50 and 13,064.68 is: 19,597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,227 : 66,340.50 = 13,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,227/66,340.50 = 13,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,227x = 66,340.50 × 13,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,227x = 866,717,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,717,403.54/44,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,597.02

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