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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,254.11, 66,366.81 and 14,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,254.11, 66,366.81 and 14,664 is: 21,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,254.11 : 66,366.81 = 14,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,254.11/66,366.81 = 14,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,254.11x = 66,366.81 × 14,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,254.11x = 973,202,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,202,901.84/44,254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,991.24

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