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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,301.21, 66,463.02 and 14,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,301.21, 66,463.02 and 14,719.20 is: 22,082.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,301.21 : 66,463.02 = 14,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,301.21/66,463.02 = 14,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,301.21x = 66,463.02 × 14,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,301.21x = 978,282,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,282,483.98/44,301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.52

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