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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,573.51, 66,846.12 and 14,580.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,573.51, 66,846.12 and 14,580.81 is: 21,866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,573.51 : 66,846.12 = 14,580.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,573.51/66,846.12 = 14,580.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,573.51x = 66,846.12 × 14,580.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,573.51x = 974,670,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,670,574.96/44,573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,866.59

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