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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,336.68, 66,513.12 and 14,751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,336.68, 66,513.12 and 14,751.70 is: 22,130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,336.68 : 66,513.12 = 14,751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,336.68/66,513.12 = 14,751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,336.68x = 66,513.12 × 14,751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,336.68x = 981,181,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,181,592.30/44,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.25

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