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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,985.79, 67,466.89 and 13,387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,985.79, 67,466.89 and 13,387.38 is: 20,077.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,985.79 : 67,466.89 = 13,387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,985.79/67,466.89 = 13,387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,985.79x = 67,466.89 × 13,387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,985.79x = 903,204,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,204,893.85/44,985.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,077.56

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