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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,321.61, 66,468.06 and 14,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,321.61, 66,468.06 and 14,731.50 is: 22,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,321.61 : 66,468.06 = 14,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,321.61/66,468.06 = 14,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,321.61x = 66,468.06 × 14,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,321.61x = 979,174,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,174,225.89/44,321.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.48

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