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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,300.49, 66,457.41 and 14,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,300.49, 66,457.41 and 14,304.70 is: 21,459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,300.49 : 66,457.41 = 14,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,300.49/66,457.41 = 14,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,300.49x = 66,457.41 × 14,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,300.49x = 950,653,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,653,312.83/44,300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,459.21

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