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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,342.21, 66,511.70 and 13,176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,342.21, 66,511.70 and 13,176.65 is: 19,764.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,342.21 : 66,511.70 = 13,176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,342.21/66,511.70 = 13,176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,342.21x = 66,511.70 × 13,176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,342.21x = 876,401,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,401,325.92/44,342.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.49

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