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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,982.75, 67,474.13 and 13,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,982.75, 67,474.13 and 13,818 is: 20,727

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,982.75 : 67,474.13 = 13,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,982.75/67,474.13 = 13,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,982.75x = 67,474.13 × 13,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,982.75x = 932,357,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,357,459.25/44,982.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727

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