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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,310.74, 66,451.73 and 14,720.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,310.74, 66,451.73 and 14,720.63 is: 22,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,310.74 : 66,451.73 = 14,720.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,310.74/66,451.73 = 14,720.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,310.74x = 66,451.73 × 14,720.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,310.74x = 978,210,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,210,924.33/44,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.16

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