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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,226.08, 66,325.50 and 14,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,226.08, 66,325.50 and 14,637.80 is: 21,952.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,226.08 : 66,325.50 = 14,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,226.08/66,325.50 = 14,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,226.08x = 66,325.50 × 14,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,226.08x = 970,859,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,859,403.90/44,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,952.19

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