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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,326.08, 66,474.78 and 14,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,326.08, 66,474.78 and 14,736 is: 22,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,326.08 : 66,474.78 = 14,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,326.08/66,474.78 = 14,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,326.08x = 66,474.78 × 14,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,326.08x = 979,572,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,572,358.08/44,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.23

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