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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,359.65, 66,539.97 and 14,777.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,359.65, 66,539.97 and 14,777.46 is: 22,166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,359.65 : 66,539.97 = 14,777.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,359.65/66,539.97 = 14,777.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,359.65x = 66,539.97 × 14,777.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,359.65x = 983,291,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,291,745.08/44,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,166.35

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