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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,421.76, 66,610 and 14,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,421.76, 66,610 and 14,828.96 is: 22,235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,421.76 : 66,610 = 14,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,421.76/66,610 = 14,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,421.76x = 66,610 × 14,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,421.76x = 987,757,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,757,025.60/44,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.88

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