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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,542.58, 66,811.52 and 14,961.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,542.58, 66,811.52 and 14,961.02 is: 22,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,542.58 : 66,811.52 = 14,961.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,542.58/66,811.52 = 14,961.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,542.58x = 66,811.52 × 14,961.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,542.58x = 999,568,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,568,486.95/44,542.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.74

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