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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,952, 67,438.94 and 14,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,952, 67,438.94 and 14,966.16 is: 22,452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,952 : 67,438.94 = 14,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,952/67,438.94 = 14,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,952x = 67,438.94 × 14,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,952x = 1,009,301,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,301,891.44/44,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,452.88

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