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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,147.55, 66,218.29 and 14,161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,147.55, 66,218.29 and 14,161.35 is: 21,241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,147.55 : 66,218.29 = 14,161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,147.55/66,218.29 = 14,161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,147.55x = 66,218.29 × 14,161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,147.55x = 937,740,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,740,345.69/44,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.05

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