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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,822.52, 67,233.78 and 13,657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,822.52, 67,233.78 and 13,657.50 is: 20,486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,822.52 : 67,233.78 = 13,657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,822.52/67,233.78 = 13,657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,822.52x = 67,233.78 × 13,657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,822.52x = 918,245,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,245,350.35/44,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,486.25

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