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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,425.32, 66,636.92 and 14,439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,425.32, 66,636.92 and 14,439.52 is: 21,658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,425.32 : 66,636.92 = 14,439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,425.32/66,636.92 = 14,439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,425.32x = 66,636.92 × 14,439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,425.32x = 962,205,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,205,139.08/44,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.94

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