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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,354.28, 66,542.04 and 14,772.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,354.28, 66,542.04 and 14,772.37 is: 22,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,354.28 : 66,542.04 = 14,772.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,354.28/66,542.04 = 14,772.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,354.28x = 66,542.04 × 14,772.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,354.28x = 982,983,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,983,635.43/44,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.09

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