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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,299.71, 66,460.77 and 14,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,299.71, 66,460.77 and 14,717.70 is: 22,080.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,299.71 : 66,460.77 = 14,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,299.71/66,460.77 = 14,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,299.71x = 66,460.77 × 14,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,299.71x = 978,149,674.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,149,674.63/44,299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.27

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