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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,598.94, 66,905.29 and 15,014.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,598.94, 66,905.29 and 15,014.45 is: 22,523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,598.94 : 66,905.29 = 15,014.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,598.94/66,905.29 = 15,014.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,598.94x = 66,905.29 × 15,014.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,598.94x = 1,004,546,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,546,131.44/44,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,523.99

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