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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,407.38, 66,611.81 and 14,825.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,407.38, 66,611.81 and 14,825.37 is: 22,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,407.38 : 66,611.81 = 14,825.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,407.38/66,611.81 = 14,825.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,407.38x = 66,611.81 × 14,825.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,407.38x = 987,544,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,544,655.49/44,407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,238.30

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