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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,265.62, 66,398.44 and 14,685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,265.62, 66,398.44 and 14,685.68 is: 22,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,265.62 : 66,398.44 = 14,685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,265.62/66,398.44 = 14,685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,265.62x = 66,398.44 × 14,685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,265.62x = 975,106,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,106,242.34/44,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.52

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