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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,614.68, 66,931.92 and 13,447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,614.68, 66,931.92 and 13,447.68 is: 20,174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,614.68 : 66,931.92 = 13,447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,614.68/66,931.92 = 13,447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,614.68x = 66,931.92 × 13,447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,614.68x = 900,079,041.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,079,041.95/44,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,174.50

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