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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,307.61, 66,447.06 and 14,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,307.61, 66,447.06 and 14,717.50 is: 22,071.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,307.61 : 66,447.06 = 14,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,307.61/66,447.06 = 14,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,307.61x = 66,447.06 × 14,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,307.61x = 977,934,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,934,605.55/44,307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,071.48

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