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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,295.92, 66,455.10 and 14,713.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,295.92, 66,455.10 and 14,713.91 is: 22,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,295.92 : 66,455.10 = 14,713.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,295.92/66,455.10 = 14,713.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,295.92x = 66,455.10 × 14,713.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,295.92x = 977,814,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,814,028.17/44,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.59

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