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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,354.52, 66,517.38 and 14,764.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,354.52, 66,517.38 and 14,764.41 is: 22,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,354.52 : 66,517.38 = 14,764.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,354.52/66,517.38 = 14,764.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,354.52x = 66,517.38 × 14,764.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,354.52x = 982,089,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,089,870.45/44,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,141.82

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