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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,543.92, 66,823.56 and 14,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,543.92, 66,823.56 and 14,964.60 is: 22,449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,543.92 : 66,823.56 = 14,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,543.92/66,823.56 = 14,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,543.92x = 66,823.56 × 14,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,543.92x = 999,987,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,987,845.98/44,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.48

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