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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,707, 67,068.76 and 14,722.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,707, 67,068.76 and 14,722.92 is: 22,087.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,707 : 67,068.76 = 14,722.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,707/67,068.76 = 14,722.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,707x = 67,068.76 × 14,722.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,707x = 987,447,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,447,987.98/44,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.10

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