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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,157.38, 66,219.86 and 14,566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,157.38, 66,219.86 and 14,566.46 is: 21,844.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,157.38 : 66,219.86 = 14,566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,157.38/66,219.86 = 14,566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,157.38x = 66,219.86 × 14,566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,157.38x = 964,588,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,588,647.21/44,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,844.34

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