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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,588.73, 66,892.05 and 14,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,588.73, 66,892.05 and 14,611.44 is: 21,920.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,588.73 : 66,892.05 = 14,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,588.73/66,892.05 = 14,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,588.73x = 66,892.05 × 14,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,588.73x = 977,389,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,389,175.05/44,588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,920.09

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