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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,202.54, 66,289.68 and 14,614.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,202.54, 66,289.68 and 14,614.86 is: 21,917.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,202.54 : 66,289.68 = 14,614.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,202.54/66,289.68 = 14,614.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,202.54x = 66,289.68 × 14,614.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,202.54x = 968,814,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,814,392.64/44,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,917.62

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