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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,878.38, 67,285.17 and 13,696.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,878.38, 67,285.17 and 13,696.62 is: 20,535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,878.38 : 67,285.17 = 13,696.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,878.38/67,285.17 = 13,696.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,878.38x = 67,285.17 × 13,696.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,878.38x = 921,579,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,579,405.13/44,878.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.04

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