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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,183.88, 66,280.44 and 14,190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,183.88, 66,280.44 and 14,190.54 is: 21,287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,183.88 : 66,280.44 = 14,190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,183.88/66,280.44 = 14,190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,183.88x = 66,280.44 × 14,190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,183.88x = 940,555,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,555,235.04/44,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,287.29

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