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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,292.90, 66,438.36 and 14,710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,292.90, 66,438.36 and 14,710.98 is: 22,066.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,292.90 : 66,438.36 = 14,710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,292.90/66,438.36 = 14,710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,292.90x = 66,438.36 × 14,710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,292.90x = 977,373,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,373,385.19/44,292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.14

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