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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,350.29, 66,536.03 and 14,768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,350.29, 66,536.03 and 14,768.38 is: 22,156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,350.29 : 66,536.03 = 14,768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,350.29/66,536.03 = 14,768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,350.29x = 66,536.03 × 14,768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,350.29x = 982,629,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,629,300.89/44,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.10

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