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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,337.68, 66,514.62 and 14,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,337.68, 66,514.62 and 14,752.70 is: 22,131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,337.68 : 66,514.62 = 14,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,337.68/66,514.62 = 14,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,337.68x = 66,514.62 × 14,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,337.68x = 981,270,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,270,234.47/44,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,131.75

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