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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,489.59, 66,714.94 and 13,317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,489.59, 66,714.94 and 13,317.55 is: 19,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,489.59 : 66,714.94 = 13,317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,489.59/66,714.94 = 13,317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,489.59x = 66,714.94 × 13,317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,489.59x = 888,479,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,479,399.06/44,489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.50

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