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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.44, 66,318.40 and 14,632.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.44, 66,318.40 and 14,632.64 is: 21,944.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.44 : 66,318.40 = 14,632.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.44/66,318.40 = 14,632.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.44x = 66,318.40 × 14,632.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.44x = 970,413,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,413,272.58/44,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.41

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