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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,294.40, 66,443.40 and 14,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,294.40, 66,443.40 and 14,715 is: 22,073.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,294.40 : 66,443.40 = 14,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,294.40/66,443.40 = 14,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,294.40x = 66,443.40 × 14,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,294.40x = 977,714,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,714,631.00/44,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.10

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