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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,427.62, 66,644.88 and 14,845.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,427.62, 66,644.88 and 14,845.57 is: 22,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,427.62 : 66,644.88 = 14,845.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,427.62/66,644.88 = 14,845.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,427.62x = 66,644.88 × 14,845.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,427.62x = 989,381,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,381,008.90/44,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,269.50

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