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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.43, 66,275.30 and 14,194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.43, 66,275.30 and 14,194.57 is: 21,293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.43 : 66,275.30 = 14,194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.43/66,275.30 = 14,194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.43x = 66,275.30 × 14,194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.43x = 940,749,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,749,396.99/44,179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,293.84

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