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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.81, 67,081.33 and 14,738.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.81, 67,081.33 and 14,738.50 is: 22,103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.81 : 67,081.33 = 14,738.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.81/67,081.33 = 14,738.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.81x = 67,081.33 × 14,738.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.81x = 988,677,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,677,977.66/44,729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.33

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