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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,829.18, 67,241.34 and 13,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,829.18, 67,241.34 and 13,662 is: 20,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,829.18 : 67,241.34 = 13,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,829.18/67,241.34 = 13,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,829.18x = 67,241.34 × 13,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,829.18x = 918,651,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,651,187.08/44,829.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.26

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