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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,365.41, 66,549.12 and 14,785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,365.41, 66,549.12 and 14,785.62 is: 22,178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,365.41 : 66,549.12 = 14,785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,365.41/66,549.12 = 14,785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,365.41x = 66,549.12 × 14,785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,365.41x = 983,969,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,969,999.65/44,365.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,178.76

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