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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406.18, 66,619.71 and 13,242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406.18, 66,619.71 and 13,242.06 is: 19,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406.18 : 66,619.71 = 13,242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406.18/66,619.71 = 13,242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406.18x = 66,619.71 × 13,242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406.18x = 882,182,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,182,197.00/44,406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.20

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