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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972.31, 67,446.70 and 13,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,972.31, 67,446.70 and 13,373.86 is: 20,057.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,972.31 : 67,446.70 = 13,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,972.31/67,446.70 = 13,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,972.31x = 67,446.70 × 13,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,972.31x = 902,022,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,022,723.26/44,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,057.29

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