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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,285.73, 66,414.15 and 14,695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,285.73, 66,414.15 and 14,695.62 is: 22,038.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,285.73 : 66,414.15 = 14,695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,285.73/66,414.15 = 14,695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,285.73x = 66,414.15 × 14,695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,285.73x = 975,997,111.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,997,111.02/44,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.64

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