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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,996.31, 67,493.58 and 13,427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,996.31, 67,493.58 and 13,427.76 is: 20,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,996.31 : 67,493.58 = 13,427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,996.31/67,493.58 = 13,427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,996.31x = 67,493.58 × 13,427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,996.31x = 906,287,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,287,739.38/44,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.38

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