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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,926.28, 67,396.12 and 14,521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,926.28, 67,396.12 and 14,521.24 is: 21,784.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,926.28 : 67,396.12 = 14,521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,926.28/67,396.12 = 14,521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,926.28x = 67,396.12 × 14,521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,926.28x = 978,675,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,675,233.59/44,926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,784.03

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