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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,282.61, 66,406.65 and 14,692.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,282.61, 66,406.65 and 14,692.50 is: 22,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,282.61 : 66,406.65 = 14,692.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,282.61/66,406.65 = 14,692.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,282.61x = 66,406.65 × 14,692.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,282.61x = 975,679,705.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,679,705.13/44,282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.02

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