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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,377.80, 66,579.12 and 14,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,377.80, 66,579.12 and 14,814.96 is: 22,226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,377.80 : 66,579.12 = 14,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,377.80/66,579.12 = 14,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,377.80x = 66,579.12 × 14,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,377.80x = 986,366,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,366,999.64/44,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.59

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