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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.13, 66,458.31 and 14,725.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.13, 66,458.31 and 14,725.02 is: 22,082.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.13 : 66,458.31 = 14,725.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.13/66,458.31 = 14,725.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.13x = 66,458.31 × 14,725.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.13x = 978,599,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,599,943.92/44,315.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.75

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