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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,320.05, 66,465.62 and 14,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,320.05, 66,465.62 and 14,729.94 is: 22,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,320.05 : 66,465.62 = 14,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,320.05/66,465.62 = 14,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,320.05x = 66,465.62 × 14,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,320.05x = 979,034,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,034,594.66/44,320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.11

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