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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,408, 66,586.08 and 14,809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,408, 66,586.08 and 14,809.52 is: 22,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,408 : 66,586.08 = 14,809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,408/66,586.08 = 14,809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,408x = 66,586.08 × 14,809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,408x = 986,107,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,107,883.48/44,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,205.64

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