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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,161.86, 66,233.36 and 14,572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,161.86, 66,233.36 and 14,572.74 is: 21,856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,161.86 : 66,233.36 = 14,572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,161.86/66,233.36 = 14,572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,161.86x = 66,233.36 × 14,572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,161.86x = 965,201,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,201,534.61/44,161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,856.00

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