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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,155.28, 66,227.27 and 14,565.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,155.28, 66,227.27 and 14,565.78 is: 21,846.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,155.28 : 66,227.27 = 14,565.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,155.28/66,227.27 = 14,565.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,155.28x = 66,227.27 × 14,565.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,155.28x = 964,651,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,651,771.99/44,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,846.81

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