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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,320.08, 66,465.69 and 14,729.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,320.08, 66,465.69 and 14,729.97 is: 22,090.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,320.08 : 66,465.69 = 14,729.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,320.08/66,465.69 = 14,729.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,320.08x = 66,465.69 × 14,729.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,320.08x = 979,037,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,037,619.73/44,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.16

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