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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,315.92, 66,475.16 and 14,736.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,315.92, 66,475.16 and 14,736.72 is: 22,105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,315.92 : 66,475.16 = 14,736.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,315.92/66,475.16 = 14,736.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,315.92x = 66,475.16 × 14,736.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,315.92x = 979,625,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,625,819.88/44,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,105.51

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