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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,425.36, 66,636.68 and 14,843.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,425.36, 66,636.68 and 14,843.45 is: 22,264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,425.36 : 66,636.68 = 14,843.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,425.36/66,636.68 = 14,843.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,425.36x = 66,636.68 × 14,843.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,425.36x = 989,118,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,118,320.12/44,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,264.72

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