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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,189.72, 66,267.48 and 14,599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,189.72, 66,267.48 and 14,599.62 is: 21,893.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,189.72 : 66,267.48 = 14,599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,189.72/66,267.48 = 14,599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,189.72x = 66,267.48 × 14,599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,189.72x = 967,480,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,480,026.36/44,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,893.78

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