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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,373.36, 66,555.48 and 14,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,373.36, 66,555.48 and 14,788 is: 22,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,373.36 : 66,555.48 = 14,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,373.36/66,555.48 = 14,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,373.36x = 66,555.48 × 14,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,373.36x = 984,222,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,222,438.24/44,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,180.48

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