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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,540.70, 66,811.05 and 14,955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,540.70, 66,811.05 and 14,955.45 is: 22,433.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,540.70 : 66,811.05 = 14,955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,540.70/66,811.05 = 14,955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,540.70x = 66,811.05 × 14,955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,540.70x = 999,189,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,189,317.72/44,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.18

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