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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,901, 67,356.72 and 14,917.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,901, 67,356.72 and 14,917.92 is: 22,378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,901 : 67,356.72 = 14,917.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,901/67,356.72 = 14,917.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,901x = 67,356.72 × 14,917.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,901x = 1,004,821,749.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,821,749.05/44,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,378.61

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