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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,164.23, 66,248.39 and 14,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,164.23, 66,248.39 and 14,179.69 is: 21,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,164.23 : 66,248.39 = 14,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,164.23/66,248.39 = 14,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,164.23x = 66,248.39 × 14,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,164.23x = 939,381,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,381,301.96/44,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,270.18

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