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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,321.82, 66,483.30 and 14,739.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,321.82, 66,483.30 and 14,739.66 is: 22,109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,321.82 : 66,483.30 = 14,739.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,321.82/66,483.30 = 14,739.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,321.82x = 66,483.30 × 14,739.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,321.82x = 979,941,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,941,237.68/44,321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,109.68

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