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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,444.11, 66,661.44 and 14,858.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,444.11, 66,661.44 and 14,858.59 is: 22,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,444.11 : 66,661.44 = 14,858.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,444.11/66,661.44 = 14,858.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,444.11x = 66,661.44 × 14,858.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,444.11x = 990,495,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,495,005.77/44,444.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.31

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