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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,368.54, 66,530.32 and 14,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,368.54, 66,530.32 and 14,776 is: 22,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,368.54 : 66,530.32 = 14,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,368.54/66,530.32 = 14,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,368.54x = 66,530.32 × 14,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,368.54x = 983,052,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,052,008.32/44,368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.51

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