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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,759.94, 67,126.16 and 14,768.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,759.94, 67,126.16 and 14,768.64 is: 22,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,759.94 : 67,126.16 = 14,768.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,759.94/67,126.16 = 14,768.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,759.94x = 67,126.16 × 14,768.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,759.94x = 991,362,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,362,091.62/44,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,148.42

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