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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,158.38, 66,221.36 and 14,567.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,158.38, 66,221.36 and 14,567.46 is: 21,845.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,158.38 : 66,221.36 = 14,567.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,158.38/66,221.36 = 14,567.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,158.38x = 66,221.36 × 14,567.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,158.38x = 964,677,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,677,012.95/44,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,845.84

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