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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,284.98, 66,413.03 and 14,694.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,284.98, 66,413.03 and 14,694.87 is: 22,037.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,284.98 : 66,413.03 = 14,694.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,284.98/66,413.03 = 14,694.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,284.98x = 66,413.03 × 14,694.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,284.98x = 975,930,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,930,768.68/44,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,037.51

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