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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,425.78, 66,638.64 and 14,836.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,425.78, 66,638.64 and 14,836.84 is: 22,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,425.78 : 66,638.64 = 14,836.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,425.78/66,638.64 = 14,836.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,425.78x = 66,638.64 × 14,836.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,425.78x = 988,706,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,706,839.50/44,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,255.25

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