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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,906, 67,361.70 and 13,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,906, 67,361.70 and 13,741.52 is: 20,613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,906 : 67,361.70 = 13,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,906/67,361.70 = 13,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,906x = 67,361.70 × 13,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,906x = 925,652,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,652,147.78/44,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.11

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