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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,299.98, 66,449.03 and 14,718.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,299.98, 66,449.03 and 14,718.06 is: 22,076.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,299.98 : 66,449.03 = 14,718.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,299.98/66,449.03 = 14,718.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,299.98x = 66,449.03 × 14,718.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,299.98x = 978,000,736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,000,736.89/44,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.78

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