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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,316.52, 66,475.69 and 14,734.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,316.52, 66,475.69 and 14,734.61 is: 22,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,316.52 : 66,475.69 = 14,734.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,316.52/66,475.69 = 14,734.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,316.52x = 66,475.69 × 14,734.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,316.52x = 979,493,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,493,246.70/44,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.22

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