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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,344.30, 66,517.06 and 14,762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,344.30, 66,517.06 and 14,762.24 is: 22,143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,344.30 : 66,517.06 = 14,762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,344.30/66,517.06 = 14,762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,344.30x = 66,517.06 × 14,762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,344.30x = 981,940,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,940,803.81/44,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,143.56

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