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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,363.91, 66,546.87 and 14,784.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,363.91, 66,546.87 and 14,784.12 is: 22,176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,363.91 : 66,546.87 = 14,784.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,363.91/66,546.87 = 14,784.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,363.91x = 66,546.87 × 14,784.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,363.91x = 983,836,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,836,911.70/44,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.51

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