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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.89, 67,434.49 and 14,972.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.89, 67,434.49 and 14,972.98 is: 22,454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.89 : 67,434.49 = 14,972.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.89/67,434.49 = 14,972.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.89x = 67,434.49 × 14,972.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.89x = 1,009,695,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,695,270.08/44,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,454.19

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