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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,305.84, 66,462.36 and 13,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,305.84, 66,462.36 and 13,141 is: 19,712.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,305.84 : 66,462.36 = 13,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,305.84/66,462.36 = 13,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,305.84x = 66,462.36 × 13,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,305.84x = 873,381,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,381,872.76/44,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.57

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