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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,382.76, 66,559.50 and 14,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,382.76, 66,559.50 and 14,792.44 is: 22,183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,382.76 : 66,559.50 = 14,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,382.76/66,559.50 = 14,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,382.76x = 66,559.50 × 14,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,382.76x = 984,577,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,577,410.18/44,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,183.78

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