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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,639.56, 66,957.72 and 13,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,639.56, 66,957.72 and 13,474 is: 20,210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,639.56 : 66,957.72 = 13,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,639.56/66,957.72 = 13,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,639.56x = 66,957.72 × 13,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,639.56x = 902,188,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,188,319.28/44,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.51

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