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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.37, 66,426.39 and 14,725.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.37, 66,426.39 and 14,725.26 is: 22,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.37 : 66,426.39 = 14,725.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.37/66,426.39 = 14,725.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.37x = 66,426.39 × 14,725.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.37x = 978,145,863.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,145,863.61/44,315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.38

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