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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,164.14, 66,251.68 and 14,180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,164.14, 66,251.68 and 14,180.36 is: 21,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,164.14 : 66,251.68 = 14,180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,164.14/66,251.68 = 14,180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,164.14x = 66,251.68 × 14,180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,164.14x = 939,472,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,472,673.00/44,164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.30

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