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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,778.58, 67,153.36 and 14,786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,778.58, 67,153.36 and 14,786.08 is: 22,174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,778.58 : 67,153.36 = 14,786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,778.58/67,153.36 = 14,786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,778.58x = 67,153.36 × 14,786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,778.58x = 992,934,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,934,953.23/44,778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,174.33

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