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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,306.61, 66,445.56 and 14,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,306.61, 66,445.56 and 14,716.50 is: 22,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,306.61 : 66,445.56 = 14,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,306.61/66,445.56 = 14,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,306.61x = 66,445.56 × 14,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,306.61x = 977,846,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,846,083.74/44,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,069.98

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