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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,511.31, 66,764.94 and 14,926.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,511.31, 66,764.94 and 14,926.87 is: 22,389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,511.31 : 66,764.94 = 14,926.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,511.31/66,764.94 = 14,926.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,511.31x = 66,764.94 × 14,926.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,511.31x = 996,591,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,591,579.94/44,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.63

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