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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,447.65, 66,675.02 and 14,865.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,447.65, 66,675.02 and 14,865.64 is: 22,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,447.65 : 66,675.02 = 14,865.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,447.65/66,675.02 = 14,865.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,447.65x = 66,675.02 × 14,865.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,447.65x = 991,166,844.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,166,844.31/44,447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.65

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