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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,306.72, 66,471.28 and 14,724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,306.72, 66,471.28 and 14,724.70 is: 22,090.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,306.72 : 66,471.28 = 14,724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,306.72/66,471.28 = 14,724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,306.72x = 66,471.28 × 14,724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,306.72x = 978,769,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,769,656.62/44,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.77

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