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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.72, 66,264.49 and 14,597.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.72, 66,264.49 and 14,597.61 is: 21,890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.72 : 66,264.49 = 14,597.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.72/66,264.49 = 14,597.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.72x = 66,264.49 × 14,597.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.72x = 967,303,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,303,181.87/44,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.77

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