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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,611.71, 66,917.93 and 14,625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,611.71, 66,917.93 and 14,625.51 is: 21,938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,611.71 : 66,917.93 = 14,625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,611.71/66,917.93 = 14,625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,611.71x = 66,917.93 × 14,625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,611.71x = 978,708,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,708,781.27/44,611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,938.38

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