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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,175.78, 66,265.80 and 14,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,175.78, 66,265.80 and 14,592.96 is: 21,890.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,175.78 : 66,265.80 = 14,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,175.78/66,265.80 = 14,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,175.78x = 66,265.80 × 14,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,175.78x = 967,014,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,014,168.77/44,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.14

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