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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,258.85, 66,380.99 and 14,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,258.85, 66,380.99 and 14,679.72 is: 22,017.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,258.85 : 66,380.99 = 14,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,258.85/66,380.99 = 14,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,258.85x = 66,380.99 × 14,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,258.85x = 974,454,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,454,273.12/44,258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.16

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