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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,324.88, 66,440.63 and 14,734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,324.88, 66,440.63 and 14,734.76 is: 22,086.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,324.88 : 66,440.63 = 14,734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,324.88/66,440.63 = 14,734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,324.88x = 66,440.63 × 14,734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,324.88x = 978,986,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,986,737.30/44,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,086.62

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