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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.16, 67,453.98 and 13,378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.16, 67,453.98 and 13,378.72 is: 20,064.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.16 : 67,453.98 = 13,378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.16/67,453.98 = 13,378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.16x = 67,453.98 × 13,378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.16x = 902,447,911.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,447,911.31/44,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,064.58

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