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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,146.83, 66,228.39 and 14,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,146.83, 66,228.39 and 14,566.74 is: 21,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,146.83 : 66,228.39 = 14,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,146.83/66,228.39 = 14,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,146.83x = 66,228.39 × 14,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,146.83x = 964,731,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,731,737.75/44,146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,852.80

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