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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,311.11, 66,444.45 and 14,718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,311.11, 66,444.45 and 14,718.57 is: 22,070.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,311.11 : 66,444.45 = 14,718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,311.11/66,444.45 = 14,718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,311.11x = 66,444.45 × 14,718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,311.11x = 977,967,288.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,967,288.44/44,311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,070.48

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