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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,209.84, 66,324.74 and 14,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,209.84, 66,324.74 and 14,627.60 is: 21,944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,209.84 : 66,324.74 = 14,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,209.84/66,324.74 = 14,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,209.84x = 66,324.74 × 14,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,209.84x = 970,171,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,171,766.82/44,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.70

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