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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,886.40, 67,327.14 and 13,721.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,886.40, 67,327.14 and 13,721.64 is: 20,581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,886.40 : 67,327.14 = 13,721.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,886.40/67,327.14 = 13,721.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,886.40x = 67,327.14 × 13,721.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,886.40x = 923,838,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,838,777.31/44,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.71

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