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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,164.52, 66,248.90 and 14,581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,164.52, 66,248.90 and 14,581.70 is: 21,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,164.52 : 66,248.90 = 14,581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,164.52/66,248.90 = 14,581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,164.52x = 66,248.90 × 14,581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,164.52x = 966,021,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,021,253.89/44,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,873.24

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