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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,256.40, 66,359.99 and 14,658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,256.40, 66,359.99 and 14,658.10 is: 21,979.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,256.40 : 66,359.99 = 14,658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,256.40/66,359.99 = 14,658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,256.40x = 66,359.99 × 14,658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,256.40x = 972,711,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,711,240.16/44,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.00

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