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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,390.48, 66,591.96 and 14,394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,390.48, 66,591.96 and 14,394.56 is: 21,593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,390.48 : 66,591.96 = 14,394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,390.48/66,591.96 = 14,394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,390.48x = 66,591.96 × 14,394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,390.48x = 958,561,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,561,963.74/44,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.86

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