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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,153.44, 66,228.48 and 14,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,153.44, 66,228.48 and 14,570.40 is: 21,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,153.44 : 66,228.48 = 14,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,153.44/66,228.48 = 14,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,153.44x = 66,228.48 × 14,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,153.44x = 964,975,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,975,444.99/44,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.05

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