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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,314.62, 66,457.56 and 14,724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,314.62, 66,457.56 and 14,724.52 is: 22,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,314.62 : 66,457.56 = 14,724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,314.62/66,457.56 = 14,724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,314.62x = 66,457.56 × 14,724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,314.62x = 978,555,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,555,671.37/44,314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.01

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