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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,246.79, 66,371.82 and 14,667.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,246.79, 66,371.82 and 14,667.21 is: 22,001.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,246.79 : 66,371.82 = 14,667.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,246.79/66,371.82 = 14,667.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,246.79x = 66,371.82 × 14,667.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,246.79x = 973,489,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,489,422.02/44,246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.36

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