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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.48, 66,413.77 and 14,695.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.48, 66,413.77 and 14,695.37 is: 22,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.48 : 66,413.77 = 14,695.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.48/66,413.77 = 14,695.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.48x = 66,413.77 × 14,695.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.48x = 975,974,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,974,923.24/44,285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.26

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