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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,163, 66,247.58 and 14,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,163, 66,247.58 and 14,601.64 is: 21,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,163 : 66,247.58 = 14,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,163/66,247.58 = 14,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,163x = 66,247.58 × 14,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,163x = 967,323,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,323,314.03/44,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.48

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