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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,185.77, 66,246.32 and 14,182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,185.77, 66,246.32 and 14,182.90 is: 21,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,185.77 : 66,246.32 = 14,182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,185.77/66,246.32 = 14,182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,185.77x = 66,246.32 × 14,182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,185.77x = 939,564,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,564,801.77/44,185.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.97

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