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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,867.43, 67,298.72 and 13,700.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,867.43, 67,298.72 and 13,700.25 is: 20,549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,867.43 : 67,298.72 = 13,700.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,867.43/67,298.72 = 13,700.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,867.43x = 67,298.72 × 13,700.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,867.43x = 922,009,220.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,009,220.18/44,867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.63

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