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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,372.62, 66,544.56 and 14,783.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,372.62, 66,544.56 and 14,783.53 is: 22,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,372.62 : 66,544.56 = 14,783.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,372.62/66,544.56 = 14,783.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,372.62x = 66,544.56 × 14,783.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,372.62x = 983,763,499.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,763,499.10/44,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.51

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