Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,307.02, 66,460.53 and 13,142
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,307.02, 66,460.53 and 13,142 is: 19,713
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,307.02 : 66,460.53 = 13,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,307.02/66,460.53 = 13,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,307.02x = 66,460.53 × 13,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,307.02x = 873,424,285.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,424,285.26/44,307.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,713
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