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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,271.54, 66,416.58 and 14,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,271.54, 66,416.58 and 14,687.28 is: 22,034.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,271.54 : 66,416.58 = 14,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,271.54/66,416.58 = 14,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,271.54x = 66,416.58 × 14,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,271.54x = 975,478,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,478,907.10/44,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.00

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