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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,224.65, 66,350.98 and 14,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,224.65, 66,350.98 and 14,663.24 is: 21,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,224.65 : 66,350.98 = 14,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,224.65/66,350.98 = 14,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,224.65x = 66,350.98 × 14,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,224.65x = 972,920,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,920,343.98/44,224.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.50

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