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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,216.32, 66,328.80 and 14,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,216.32, 66,328.80 and 14,627.20 is: 21,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,216.32 : 66,328.80 = 14,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,216.32/66,328.80 = 14,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,216.32x = 66,328.80 × 14,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,216.32x = 970,204,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,204,623.36/44,216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.23

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