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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,481.44, 66,731.88 and 13,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,481.44, 66,731.88 and 13,314.24 is: 19,974.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,481.44 : 66,731.88 = 13,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,481.44/66,731.88 = 13,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,481.44x = 66,731.88 × 13,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,481.44x = 888,484,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,484,265.97/44,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.27

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