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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,886.42, 67,341.15 and 13,721.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,886.42, 67,341.15 and 13,721.58 is: 20,585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,886.42 : 67,341.15 = 13,721.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,886.42/67,341.15 = 13,721.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,886.42x = 67,341.15 × 13,721.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,886.42x = 924,026,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,026,977.02/44,886.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.89

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