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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,486.21, 66,709.88 and 13,314.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,486.21, 66,709.88 and 13,314.17 is: 19,965.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,486.21 : 66,709.88 = 13,314.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,486.21/66,709.88 = 13,314.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,486.21x = 66,709.88 × 13,314.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,486.21x = 888,186,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,186,833.13/44,486.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.44

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