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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,848.20, 67,269.86 and 13,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,848.20, 67,269.86 and 13,681 is: 20,520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,848.20 : 67,269.86 = 13,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,848.20/67,269.86 = 13,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,848.20x = 67,269.86 × 13,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,848.20x = 920,318,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,318,954.66/44,848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,520.76

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