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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,426.36, 66,638.17 and 14,844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,426.36, 66,638.17 and 14,844.45 is: 22,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,426.36 : 66,638.17 = 14,844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,426.36/66,638.17 = 14,844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,426.36x = 66,638.17 × 14,844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,426.36x = 989,206,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,206,982.66/44,426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.22

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