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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,811.71, 67,227.69 and 14,825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,811.71, 67,227.69 and 14,825.88 is: 22,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,811.71 : 67,227.69 = 14,825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,811.71/67,227.69 = 14,825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,811.71x = 67,227.69 × 14,825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,811.71x = 996,709,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,709,590.49/44,811.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.17

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