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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,259.04, 66,398.88 and 14,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,259.04, 66,398.88 and 14,674.72 is: 22,015.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,259.04 : 66,398.88 = 14,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,259.04/66,398.88 = 14,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,259.04x = 66,398.88 × 14,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,259.04x = 974,384,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,384,972.31/44,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.50

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