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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,246.34, 66,369.51 and 13,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,246.34, 66,369.51 and 13,079.18 is: 19,618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,246.34 : 66,369.51 = 13,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,246.34/66,369.51 = 13,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,246.34x = 66,369.51 × 13,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,246.34x = 868,058,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,058,767.80/44,246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.77

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