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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,157.45, 66,236.36 and 14,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,157.45, 66,236.36 and 14,176.24 is: 21,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,157.45 : 66,236.36 = 14,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,157.45/66,236.36 = 14,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,157.45x = 66,236.36 × 14,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,157.45x = 938,982,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,982,399.29/44,157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.42

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