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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,299.93, 66,461.10 and 14,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,299.93, 66,461.10 and 14,717.92 is: 22,080.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,299.93 : 66,461.10 = 14,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,299.93/66,461.10 = 14,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,299.93x = 66,461.10 × 14,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,299.93x = 978,169,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,169,152.91/44,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.60

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