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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,268.53, 66,410.69 and 14,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,268.53, 66,410.69 and 14,688.14 is: 22,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,268.53 : 66,410.69 = 14,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,268.53/66,410.69 = 14,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,268.53x = 66,410.69 × 14,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,268.53x = 975,449,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,449,106.72/44,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.82

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