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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,223.65, 66,349.48 and 14,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,223.65, 66,349.48 and 14,662.24 is: 21,998.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,223.65 : 66,349.48 = 14,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,223.65/66,349.48 = 14,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,223.65x = 66,349.48 × 14,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,223.65x = 972,832,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,832,011.21/44,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,998.01

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