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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,258.54, 66,394.35 and 14,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,258.54, 66,394.35 and 14,669.84 is: 22,006.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,258.54 : 66,394.35 = 14,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,258.54/66,394.35 = 14,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,258.54x = 66,394.35 × 14,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,258.54x = 973,994,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,994,657.39/44,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.93

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