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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,296.40, 66,446.40 and 14,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,296.40, 66,446.40 and 14,717 is: 22,076.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,296.40 : 66,446.40 = 14,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,296.40/66,446.40 = 14,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,296.40x = 66,446.40 × 14,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,296.40x = 977,891,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,891,668.80/44,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.10

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