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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,409.23, 66,611.12 and 14,824.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,409.23, 66,611.12 and 14,824.59 is: 22,235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,409.23 : 66,611.12 = 14,824.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,409.23/66,611.12 = 14,824.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,409.23x = 66,611.12 × 14,824.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,409.23x = 987,482,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,482,469.32/44,409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.97

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