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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,332.92, 66,498.72 and 20,627.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,332.92, 66,498.72 and 20,627.21 is: 30,940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,332.92 : 66,498.72 = 20,627.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,332.92/66,498.72 = 20,627.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,332.92x = 66,498.72 × 20,627.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,332.92x = 1,371,682,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,682,729.68/44,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,940.50

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