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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,182.40, 66,281.49 and 14,621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,182.40, 66,281.49 and 14,621.45 is: 21,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,182.40 : 66,281.49 = 14,621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,182.40/66,281.49 = 14,621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,182.40x = 66,281.49 × 14,621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,182.40x = 969,131,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,131,160.55/44,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,934.78

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