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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,180.76, 66,238.84 and 14,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,180.76, 66,238.84 and 14,177.88 is: 21,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,180.76 : 66,238.84 = 14,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,180.76/66,238.84 = 14,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,180.76x = 66,238.84 × 14,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,180.76x = 939,126,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,126,324.86/44,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.45

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