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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,869.90, 67,315.31 and 14,881.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,869.90, 67,315.31 and 14,881.94 is: 22,326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,869.90 : 67,315.31 = 14,881.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,869.90/67,315.31 = 14,881.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,869.90x = 67,315.31 × 14,881.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,869.90x = 1,001,782,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,782,404.50/44,869.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,326.38

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