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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,122.79, 66,192.39 and 14,542.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,122.79, 66,192.39 and 14,542.71 is: 21,816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,122.79 : 66,192.39 = 14,542.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,122.79/66,192.39 = 14,542.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,122.79x = 66,192.39 × 14,542.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,122.79x = 962,616,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,616,483.76/44,122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,816.76

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