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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,369.76, 66,540.06 and 14,779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,369.76, 66,540.06 and 14,779.65 is: 22,164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,369.76 : 66,540.06 = 14,779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,369.76/66,540.06 = 14,779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,369.76x = 66,540.06 × 14,779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,369.76x = 983,438,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,438,797.78/44,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,164.62

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