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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,261.66, 66,394.12 and 14,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,261.66, 66,394.12 and 14,682.08 is: 22,023.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,261.66 : 66,394.12 = 14,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,261.66/66,394.12 = 14,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,261.66x = 66,394.12 × 14,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,261.66x = 974,803,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,803,781.37/44,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,023.66

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