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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,149.79, 66,226.98 and 14,569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,149.79, 66,226.98 and 14,569.93 is: 21,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,149.79 : 66,226.98 = 14,569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,149.79/66,226.98 = 14,569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,149.79x = 66,226.98 × 14,569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,149.79x = 964,922,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,922,462.71/44,149.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.65

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