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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,197.83, 66,290.16 and 14,615.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,197.83, 66,290.16 and 14,615.82 is: 21,921.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,197.83 : 66,290.16 = 14,615.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,197.83/66,290.16 = 14,615.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,197.83x = 66,290.16 × 14,615.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,197.83x = 968,885,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,885,046.33/44,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.55

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