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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,276.04, 66,421.95 and 14,695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,276.04, 66,421.95 and 14,695.62 is: 22,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,276.04 : 66,421.95 = 14,695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,276.04/66,421.95 = 14,695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,276.04x = 66,421.95 × 14,695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,276.04x = 976,111,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,111,736.86/44,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,046.05

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