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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,568.23, 66,838.22 and 14,575.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,568.23, 66,838.22 and 14,575.53 is: 21,858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,568.23 : 66,838.22 = 14,575.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,568.23/66,838.22 = 14,575.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,568.23x = 66,838.22 × 14,575.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,568.23x = 974,202,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,202,598.69/44,568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.68

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