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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,302.17, 66,464.48 and 14,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,302.17, 66,464.48 and 14,720.16 is: 22,083.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,302.17 : 66,464.48 = 14,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,302.17/66,464.48 = 14,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,302.17x = 66,464.48 × 14,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,302.17x = 978,367,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,367,779.92/44,302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,083.97

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