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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,301.17, 66,462.98 and 14,719.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,301.17, 66,462.98 and 14,719.16 is: 22,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,301.17 : 66,462.98 = 14,719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,301.17/66,462.98 = 14,719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,301.17x = 66,462.98 × 14,719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,301.17x = 978,278,830.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,278,830.79/44,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.46

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