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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,284.23, 66,411.90 and 14,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,284.23, 66,411.90 and 14,694.12 is: 22,036.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,284.23 : 66,411.90 = 14,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,284.23/66,411.90 = 14,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,284.23x = 66,411.90 × 14,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,284.23x = 975,864,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,864,428.03/44,284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.39

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