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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,391.76, 66,592.32 and 14,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,391.76, 66,592.32 and 14,799.28 is: 22,200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,391.76 : 66,592.32 = 14,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,391.76/66,592.32 = 14,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,391.76x = 66,592.32 × 14,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,391.76x = 985,518,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,518,389.53/44,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.48

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