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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,118.73, 66,186.30 and 14,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,118.73, 66,186.30 and 14,537.73 is: 21,809.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,118.73 : 66,186.30 = 14,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,118.73/66,186.30 = 14,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,118.73x = 66,186.30 × 14,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,118.73x = 962,198,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,198,559.10/44,118.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,809.30

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