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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,359.90, 66,550.49 and 14,778

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,359.90, 66,550.49 and 14,778 is: 22,170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,359.90 : 66,550.49 = 14,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,359.90/66,550.49 = 14,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,359.90x = 66,550.49 × 14,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,359.90x = 983,483,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,483,141.22/44,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.54

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