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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,265.08, 66,407.88 and 14,680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,265.08, 66,407.88 and 14,680.64 is: 22,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,265.08 : 66,407.88 = 14,680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,265.08/66,407.88 = 14,680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,265.08x = 66,407.88 × 14,680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,265.08x = 974,910,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,910,179.44/44,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,024.36

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