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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.56, 66,341.28 and 14,636.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.56, 66,341.28 and 14,636.64 is: 21,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.56 : 66,341.28 = 14,636.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.56/66,341.28 = 14,636.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.56x = 66,341.28 × 14,636.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.56x = 971,013,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,013,432.50/44,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,961.40

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