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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,295.92, 66,419.16 and 14,697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,295.92, 66,419.16 and 14,697.68 is: 22,038.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,295.92 : 66,419.16 = 14,697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,295.92/66,419.16 = 14,697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,295.92x = 66,419.16 × 14,697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,295.92x = 976,207,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,207,559.55/44,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,038.32

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