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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,358.19, 66,538.50 and 14,774.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,358.19, 66,538.50 and 14,774.97 is: 22,162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,358.19 : 66,538.50 = 14,774.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,358.19/66,538.50 = 14,774.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,358.19x = 66,538.50 × 14,774.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,358.19x = 983,104,341.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,104,341.35/44,358.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.86

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