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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,342.91, 66,472.08 and 14,740.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,342.91, 66,472.08 and 14,740.01 is: 22,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,342.91 : 66,472.08 = 14,740.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,342.91/66,472.08 = 14,740.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,342.91x = 66,472.08 × 14,740.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,342.91x = 979,798,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,798,985.56/44,342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,095.96

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