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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,444.82, 66,670.62 and 14,862.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,444.82, 66,670.62 and 14,862.78 is: 22,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,444.82 : 66,670.62 = 14,862.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,444.82/66,670.62 = 14,862.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,444.82x = 66,670.62 × 14,862.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,444.82x = 990,910,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,910,757.52/44,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,295.30

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