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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,256.24, 66,358.80 and 14,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,256.24, 66,358.80 and 14,666.10 is: 21,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,256.24 : 66,358.80 = 14,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,256.24/66,358.80 = 14,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,256.24x = 66,358.80 × 14,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,256.24x = 973,224,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,224,796.68/44,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.68

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