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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,377.24, 66,569.34 and 14,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,377.24, 66,569.34 and 14,795.08 is: 22,193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,377.24 : 66,569.34 = 14,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,377.24/66,569.34 = 14,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,377.24x = 66,569.34 × 14,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,377.24x = 984,898,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,898,710.85/44,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.78

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