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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.28, 66,458.49 and 14,725.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.28, 66,458.49 and 14,725.17 is: 22,082.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.28 : 66,458.49 = 14,725.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.28/66,458.49 = 14,725.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.28x = 66,458.49 × 14,725.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.28x = 978,612,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,612,563.19/44,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.96

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