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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,295.40, 66,444.90 and 14,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,295.40, 66,444.90 and 14,716 is: 22,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,295.40 : 66,444.90 = 14,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,295.40/66,444.90 = 14,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,295.40x = 66,444.90 × 14,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,295.40x = 977,803,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,803,148.40/44,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.60

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