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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,569.18, 66,811.89 and 14,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,569.18, 66,811.89 and 14,966.24 is: 22,435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,569.18 : 66,811.89 = 14,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,569.18/66,811.89 = 14,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,569.18x = 66,811.89 × 14,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,569.18x = 999,922,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,922,947.62/44,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,435.30

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