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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,170.79, 66,277.44 and 21,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,170.79, 66,277.44 and 21,986.10 is: 32,989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,170.79 : 66,277.44 = 21,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,170.79/66,277.44 = 21,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,170.79x = 66,277.44 × 21,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,170.79x = 1,457,182,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,182,423.58/44,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,989.73

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