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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,312.11, 66,445.95 and 14,719.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,312.11, 66,445.95 and 14,719.57 is: 22,071.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,312.11 : 66,445.95 = 14,719.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,312.11/66,445.95 = 14,719.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,312.11x = 66,445.95 × 14,719.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,312.11x = 978,055,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,055,812.24/44,312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,071.98

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