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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,087.36, 66,139.36 and 14,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,087.36, 66,139.36 and 14,526 is: 21,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,087.36 : 66,139.36 = 14,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,087.36/66,139.36 = 14,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,087.36x = 66,139.36 × 14,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,087.36x = 960,740,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,740,343.36/44,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,791.74

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