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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,359.96, 66,512.26 and 14,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,359.96, 66,512.26 and 14,770.20 is: 22,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,359.96 : 66,512.26 = 14,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,359.96/66,512.26 = 14,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,359.96x = 66,512.26 × 14,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,359.96x = 982,399,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,399,382.65/44,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.08

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