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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,362.41, 66,544.62 and 14,782.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,362.41, 66,544.62 and 14,782.62 is: 22,174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,362.41 : 66,544.62 = 14,782.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,362.41/66,544.62 = 14,782.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,362.41x = 66,544.62 × 14,782.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,362.41x = 983,703,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,703,830.50/44,362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,174.26

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