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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,341.96, 66,511.32 and 13,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,341.96, 66,511.32 and 13,176.40 is: 19,764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,341.96 : 66,511.32 = 13,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,341.96/66,511.32 = 13,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,341.96x = 66,511.32 × 13,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,341.96x = 876,379,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,379,756.85/44,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.12

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