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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,245.62, 66,372.66 and 14,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,245.62, 66,372.66 and 14,664 is: 21,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,245.62 : 66,372.66 = 14,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,245.62/66,372.66 = 14,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,245.62x = 66,372.66 × 14,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,245.62x = 973,288,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,288,686.24/44,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,997.40

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