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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,180.68, 66,277.16 and 14,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,180.68, 66,277.16 and 14,195.82 is: 21,295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,180.68 : 66,277.16 = 14,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,180.68/66,277.16 = 14,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,180.68x = 66,277.16 × 14,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,180.68x = 940,858,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,858,633.47/44,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,295.70

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