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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,158.26, 66,242.86 and 14,568.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,158.26, 66,242.86 and 14,568.15 is: 21,854.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,158.26 : 66,242.86 = 14,568.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,158.26/66,242.86 = 14,568.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,158.26x = 66,242.86 × 14,568.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,158.26x = 965,036,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,036,214.85/44,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,854.03

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