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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,149.54, 66,226.61 and 14,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,149.54, 66,226.61 and 14,569.68 is: 21,855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,149.54 : 66,226.61 = 14,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,149.54/66,226.61 = 14,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,149.54x = 66,226.61 × 14,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,149.54x = 964,900,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,900,442.34/44,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.28

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