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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,953.56, 67,428.72 and 13,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,953.56, 67,428.72 and 13,788 is: 20,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,953.56 : 67,428.72 = 13,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,953.56/67,428.72 = 13,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,953.56x = 67,428.72 × 13,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,953.56x = 929,707,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,707,191.36/44,953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.50

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