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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,319.62, 66,465.06 and 14,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,319.62, 66,465.06 and 14,729.50 is: 22,089.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,319.62 : 66,465.06 = 14,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,319.62/66,465.06 = 14,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,319.62x = 66,465.06 × 14,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,319.62x = 978,997,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,997,101.27/44,319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,089.47

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