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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,849.20, 67,271.36 and 13,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,849.20, 67,271.36 and 13,682 is: 20,522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,849.20 : 67,271.36 = 13,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,849.20/67,271.36 = 13,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,849.20x = 67,271.36 × 13,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,849.20x = 920,406,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,406,747.52/44,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.26

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