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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,353.65, 66,541.11 and 14,771.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,353.65, 66,541.11 and 14,771.74 is: 22,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,353.65 : 66,541.11 = 14,771.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,353.65/66,541.11 = 14,771.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,353.65x = 66,541.11 × 14,771.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,353.65x = 982,928,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,928,004.01/44,353.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.15

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