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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,350.03, 66,535.67 and 14,768.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,350.03, 66,535.67 and 14,768.12 is: 22,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,350.03 : 66,535.67 = 14,768.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,350.03/66,535.67 = 14,768.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,350.03x = 66,535.67 × 14,768.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,350.03x = 982,606,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,606,426.16/44,350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,155.71

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