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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,561.39, 66,844.09 and 14,577.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,561.39, 66,844.09 and 14,577.33 is: 21,866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,561.39 : 66,844.09 = 14,577.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,561.39/66,844.09 = 14,577.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,561.39x = 66,844.09 × 14,577.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,561.39x = 974,408,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,408,572.70/44,561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,866.66

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