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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406.88, 66,611.06 and 14,824.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406.88, 66,611.06 and 14,824.87 is: 22,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406.88 : 66,611.06 = 14,824.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406.88/66,611.06 = 14,824.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406.88x = 66,611.06 × 14,824.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406.88x = 987,500,305.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,500,305.06/44,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.55

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