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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,591.68, 66,897.51 and 13,429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,591.68, 66,897.51 and 13,429.36 is: 20,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,591.68 : 66,897.51 = 13,429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,591.68/66,897.51 = 13,429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,591.68x = 66,897.51 × 13,429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,591.68x = 898,390,744.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,390,744.89/44,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,147.05

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