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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.48, 66,439.44 and 14,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.48, 66,439.44 and 14,711.60 is: 22,071.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.48 : 66,439.44 = 14,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.48/66,439.44 = 14,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.48x = 66,439.44 × 14,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.48x = 977,430,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,430,465.50/44,285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,071.13

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