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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,487.70, 66,731.55 and 14,902.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,487.70, 66,731.55 and 14,902.45 is: 22,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,487.70 : 66,731.55 = 14,902.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,487.70/66,731.55 = 14,902.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,487.70x = 66,731.55 × 14,902.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,487.70x = 994,463,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,463,587.30/44,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.68

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