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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,316.05, 66,459.62 and 14,725.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,316.05, 66,459.62 and 14,725.94 is: 22,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,316.05 : 66,459.62 = 14,725.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,316.05/66,459.62 = 14,725.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,316.05x = 66,459.62 × 14,725.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,316.05x = 978,680,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,680,081.06/44,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,084.10

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