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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,350.83, 66,529.01 and 14,771.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,350.83, 66,529.01 and 14,771.31 is: 22,157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,350.83 : 66,529.01 = 14,771.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,350.83/66,529.01 = 14,771.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,350.83x = 66,529.01 × 14,771.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,350.83x = 982,720,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,720,556.85/44,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.88

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