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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,112.66, 66,171.39 and 14,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,112.66, 66,171.39 and 14,529.30 is: 21,794.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,112.66 : 66,171.39 = 14,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,112.66/66,171.39 = 14,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,112.66x = 66,171.39 × 14,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,112.66x = 961,423,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,423,976.73/44,112.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,794.74

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