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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,350.79, 66,536.78 and 14,768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,350.79, 66,536.78 and 14,768.88 is: 22,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,350.79 : 66,536.78 = 14,768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,350.79/66,536.78 = 14,768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,350.79x = 66,536.78 × 14,768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,350.79x = 982,673,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,673,645.56/44,350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.85

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