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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,425.40, 66,638.10 and 14,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,425.40, 66,638.10 and 14,844.20 is: 22,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,425.40 : 66,638.10 = 14,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,425.40/66,638.10 = 14,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,425.40x = 66,638.10 × 14,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,425.40x = 989,189,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,189,284.02/44,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.30

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