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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.65, 66,352.88 and 14,653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.65, 66,352.88 and 14,653.34 is: 21,971.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.65 : 66,352.88 = 14,653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.65/66,352.88 = 14,653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.65x = 66,352.88 × 14,653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.65x = 972,291,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,291,403.23/44,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,971.87

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