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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,140.82, 66,219.39 and 14,560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,140.82, 66,219.39 and 14,560.70 is: 21,843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,140.82 : 66,219.39 = 14,560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,140.82/66,219.39 = 14,560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,140.82x = 66,219.39 × 14,560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,140.82x = 964,200,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,200,340.88/44,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,843.74

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