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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,170.96, 66,258.56 and 14,588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,170.96, 66,258.56 and 14,588.14 is: 21,882.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,170.96 : 66,258.56 = 14,588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,170.96/66,258.56 = 14,588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,170.96x = 66,258.56 × 14,588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,170.96x = 966,589,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,589,149.48/44,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.91

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