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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,302.60, 66,437.70 and 14,721.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,302.60, 66,437.70 and 14,721.40 is: 22,076.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,302.60 : 66,437.70 = 14,721.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,302.60/66,437.70 = 14,721.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,302.60x = 66,437.70 × 14,721.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,302.60x = 978,055,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,055,956.78/44,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.72

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