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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,287.73, 66,417.15 and 14,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,287.73, 66,417.15 and 14,697.62 is: 22,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,287.73 : 66,417.15 = 14,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,287.73/66,417.15 = 14,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,287.73x = 66,417.15 × 14,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,287.73x = 976,174,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,174,032.18/44,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.64

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