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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,358.81, 66,542.43 and 14,778.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,358.81, 66,542.43 and 14,778.69 is: 22,169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,358.81 : 66,542.43 = 14,778.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,358.81/66,542.43 = 14,778.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,358.81x = 66,542.43 × 14,778.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,358.81x = 983,409,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,409,944.82/44,358.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,169.44

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