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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,613.71, 66,920.93 and 14,627.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,613.71, 66,920.93 and 14,627.51 is: 21,941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,613.71 : 66,920.93 = 14,627.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,613.71/66,920.93 = 14,627.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,613.71x = 66,920.93 × 14,627.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,613.71x = 978,886,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,886,572.78/44,613.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,941.38

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