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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,373.08, 66,562.80 and 13,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,373.08, 66,562.80 and 13,975.60 is: 20,964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,373.08 : 66,562.80 = 13,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,373.08/66,562.80 = 13,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,373.08x = 66,562.80 × 13,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,373.08x = 930,255,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,255,067.68/44,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.40

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