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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.38, 66,342.46 and 14,639.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.38, 66,342.46 and 14,639.22 is: 21,962.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.38 : 66,342.46 = 14,639.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.38/66,342.46 = 14,639.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.38x = 66,342.46 × 14,639.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.38x = 971,202,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,202,044.72/44,221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,962.27

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