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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,181.89, 66,277.43 and 14,188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,181.89, 66,277.43 and 14,188.55 is: 21,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,181.89 : 66,277.43 = 14,188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,181.89/66,277.43 = 14,188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,181.89x = 66,277.43 × 14,188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,181.89x = 940,380,298.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,380,298.04/44,181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.30

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