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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,870.06, 67,288.26 and 14,878.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,870.06, 67,288.26 and 14,878.74 is: 22,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,870.06 : 67,288.26 = 14,878.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,870.06/67,288.26 = 14,878.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,870.06x = 67,288.26 × 14,878.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,870.06x = 1,001,164,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,164,525.59/44,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,312.53

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