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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,185.73, 66,280.68 and 14,602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,185.73, 66,280.68 and 14,602.91 is: 21,905.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,185.73 : 66,280.68 = 14,602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,185.73/66,280.68 = 14,602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,185.73x = 66,280.68 × 14,602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,185.73x = 967,890,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,890,473.38/44,185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,905.05

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