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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,358.18, 66,545.37 and 14,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,358.18, 66,545.37 and 14,773.20 is: 22,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,358.18 : 66,545.37 = 14,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,358.18/66,545.37 = 14,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,358.18x = 66,545.37 × 14,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,358.18x = 983,088,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,088,060.08/44,358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.50

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