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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,228.08, 66,328.48 and 14,639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,228.08, 66,328.48 and 14,639.80 is: 21,955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,228.08 : 66,328.48 = 14,639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,228.08/66,328.48 = 14,639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,228.08x = 66,328.48 × 14,639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,228.08x = 971,035,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,035,681.50/44,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.19

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