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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,273.17, 66,413.70 and 14,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,273.17, 66,413.70 and 14,691.26 is: 22,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,273.17 : 66,413.70 = 14,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,273.17/66,413.70 = 14,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,273.17x = 66,413.70 × 14,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,273.17x = 975,700,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,700,934.26/44,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.20

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