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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,320.28, 66,465.98 and 14,730.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,320.28, 66,465.98 and 14,730.18 is: 22,090.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,320.28 : 66,465.98 = 14,730.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,320.28/66,465.98 = 14,730.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,320.28x = 66,465.98 × 14,730.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,320.28x = 979,055,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,055,849.28/44,320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.47

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