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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,441.52, 66,665.82 and 14,859.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,441.52, 66,665.82 and 14,859.54 is: 22,290.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,441.52 : 66,665.82 = 14,859.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,441.52/66,665.82 = 14,859.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,441.52x = 66,665.82 × 14,859.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,441.52x = 990,623,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,623,418.92/44,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,290.49

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