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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,178.69, 66,253.73 and 14,589.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,178.69, 66,253.73 and 14,589.39 is: 21,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,178.69 : 66,253.73 = 14,589.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,178.69/66,253.73 = 14,589.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,178.69x = 66,253.73 × 14,589.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,178.69x = 966,601,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,601,432.98/44,178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,879.36

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