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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.38, 66,377.31 and 13,086.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.38, 66,377.31 and 13,086.90 is: 19,630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.38 : 66,377.31 = 13,086.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.38/66,377.31 = 13,086.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.38x = 66,377.31 × 13,086.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.38x = 868,673,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,673,218.24/44,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.42

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