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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,823.56, 67,233.72 and 13,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,823.56, 67,233.72 and 13,658 is: 20,486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,823.56 : 67,233.72 = 13,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,823.56/67,233.72 = 13,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,823.56x = 67,233.72 × 13,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,823.56x = 918,278,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,278,147.76/44,823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,486.51

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