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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,660.35, 66,997.34 and 14,664.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,660.35, 66,997.34 and 14,664.63 is: 21,999.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,660.35 : 66,997.34 = 14,664.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,660.35/66,997.34 = 14,664.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,660.35x = 66,997.34 × 14,664.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,660.35x = 982,491,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,491,202.08/44,660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.18

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