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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,535.12, 66,805.92 and 14,952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,535.12, 66,805.92 and 14,952.71 is: 22,430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,535.12 : 66,805.92 = 14,952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,535.12/66,805.92 = 14,952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,535.12x = 66,805.92 × 14,952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,535.12x = 998,929,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,929,548.04/44,535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.15

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