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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,366.81, 66,558.31 and 14,781.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,366.81, 66,558.31 and 14,781.83 is: 22,175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,366.81 : 66,558.31 = 14,781.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,366.81/66,558.31 = 14,781.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,366.81x = 66,558.31 × 14,781.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,366.81x = 983,853,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,853,253.76/44,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.44

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