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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,372.52, 66,536.32 and 14,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,372.52, 66,536.32 and 14,780 is: 22,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,372.52 : 66,536.32 = 14,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,372.52/66,536.32 = 14,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,372.52x = 66,536.32 × 14,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,372.52x = 983,406,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,406,809.60/44,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.52

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