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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,358.69, 66,539.25 and 14,775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,358.69, 66,539.25 and 14,775.47 is: 22,163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,358.69 : 66,539.25 = 14,775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,358.69/66,539.25 = 14,775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,358.69x = 66,539.25 × 14,775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,358.69x = 983,148,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,148,359.50/44,358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.60

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