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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,312.61, 66,446.70 and 14,720.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,312.61, 66,446.70 and 14,720.07 is: 22,072.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,312.61 : 66,446.70 = 14,720.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,312.61/66,446.70 = 14,720.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,312.61x = 66,446.70 × 14,720.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,312.61x = 978,100,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,100,075.27/44,312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.73

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