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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,535.94, 66,807.42 and 14,953.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,535.94, 66,807.42 and 14,953.66 is: 22,431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,535.94 : 66,807.42 = 14,953.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,535.94/66,807.42 = 14,953.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,535.94x = 66,807.42 × 14,953.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,535.94x = 999,015,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,015,444.16/44,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.67

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