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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,405.64, 66,612.96 and 14,823.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,405.64, 66,612.96 and 14,823.72 is: 22,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,405.64 : 66,612.96 = 14,823.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,405.64/66,612.96 = 14,823.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,405.64x = 66,612.96 × 14,823.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,405.64x = 987,451,867.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,451,867.41/44,405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.08

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