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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,360.69, 66,542.25 and 14,777.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,360.69, 66,542.25 and 14,777.47 is: 22,166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,360.69 : 66,542.25 = 14,777.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,360.69/66,542.25 = 14,777.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,360.69x = 66,542.25 × 14,777.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,360.69x = 983,326,103.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,326,103.11/44,360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,166.61

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