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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,308.61, 66,448.56 and 14,718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,308.61, 66,448.56 and 14,718.50 is: 22,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,308.61 : 66,448.56 = 14,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,308.61/66,448.56 = 14,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,308.61x = 66,448.56 × 14,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,308.61x = 978,023,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,023,130.36/44,308.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.98

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