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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,660.88, 66,994.56 and 13,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,660.88, 66,994.56 and 13,498.56 is: 20,248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,660.88 : 66,994.56 = 13,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,660.88/66,994.56 = 13,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,660.88x = 66,994.56 × 13,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,660.88x = 904,330,087.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,330,087.83/44,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.82

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