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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,376.03, 66,556.76 and 14,789.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,376.03, 66,556.76 and 14,789.97 is: 22,182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,376.03 : 66,556.76 = 14,789.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,376.03/66,556.76 = 14,789.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,376.03x = 66,556.76 × 14,789.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,376.03x = 984,372,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,372,409.75/44,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.53

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