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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,311.68, 66,478.80 and 14,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,311.68, 66,478.80 and 14,729.68 is: 22,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,311.68 : 66,478.80 = 14,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,311.68/66,478.80 = 14,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,311.68x = 66,478.80 × 14,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,311.68x = 979,211,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,211,450.78/44,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.27

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