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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,317.54, 66,460.51 and 14,727.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,317.54, 66,460.51 and 14,727.43 is: 22,085.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,317.54 : 66,460.51 = 14,727.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,317.54/66,460.51 = 14,727.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,317.54x = 66,460.51 × 14,727.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,317.54x = 978,792,508.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,792,508.79/44,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.89

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