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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,311.74, 66,453.22 and 14,721.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,311.74, 66,453.22 and 14,721.63 is: 22,077.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,311.74 : 66,453.22 = 14,721.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,311.74/66,453.22 = 14,721.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,311.74x = 66,453.22 × 14,721.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,311.74x = 978,299,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,299,717.15/44,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.66

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