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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,275.17, 66,416.70 and 14,693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,275.17, 66,416.70 and 14,693.27 is: 22,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,275.17 : 66,416.70 = 14,693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,275.17/66,416.70 = 14,693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,275.17x = 66,416.70 × 14,693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,275.17x = 975,878,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,878,173.53/44,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.21

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