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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,408.55, 66,611.88 and 14,422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,408.55, 66,611.88 and 14,422.74 is: 21,633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,408.55 : 66,611.88 = 14,422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,408.55/66,611.88 = 14,422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,408.55x = 66,611.88 × 14,422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,408.55x = 960,725,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,725,826.15/44,408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,633.80

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