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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,154, 66,214.80 and 14,563.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,154, 66,214.80 and 14,563.08 is: 21,839.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,154 : 66,214.80 = 14,563.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,154/66,214.80 = 14,563.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,154x = 66,214.80 × 14,563.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,154x = 964,291,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,291,429.58/44,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,839.28

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