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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,173.97, 66,282.22 and 21,989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,173.97, 66,282.22 and 21,989.28 is: 32,994.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,173.97 : 66,282.22 = 21,989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,173.97/66,282.22 = 21,989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,173.97x = 66,282.22 × 21,989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,173.97x = 1,457,498,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,498,570.65/44,173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,994.51

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