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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,163.89, 66,247.96 and 14,581.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,163.89, 66,247.96 and 14,581.07 is: 21,872.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,163.89 : 66,247.96 = 14,581.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,163.89/66,247.96 = 14,581.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,163.89x = 66,247.96 × 14,581.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,163.89x = 965,966,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,966,160.34/44,163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,872.31

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