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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,225.40, 66,338.10 and 14,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,225.40, 66,338.10 and 14,644.20 is: 21,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,225.40 : 66,338.10 = 14,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,225.40/66,338.10 = 14,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,225.40x = 66,338.10 × 14,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,225.40x = 971,468,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,468,404.02/44,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,966.30

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