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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,143.65, 66,217.52 and 14,564.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,143.65, 66,217.52 and 14,564.07 is: 21,846.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,143.65 : 66,217.52 = 14,564.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,143.65/66,217.52 = 14,564.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,143.65x = 66,217.52 × 14,564.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,143.65x = 964,396,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,396,523.69/44,143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,846.78

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