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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,361.69, 66,543.75 and 14,778.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,361.69, 66,543.75 and 14,778.47 is: 22,168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,361.69 : 66,543.75 = 14,778.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,361.69/66,543.75 = 14,778.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,361.69x = 66,543.75 × 14,778.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,361.69x = 983,414,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,414,813.06/44,361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,168.11

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