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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,186.77, 66,247.82 and 14,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,186.77, 66,247.82 and 14,183.90 is: 21,265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,186.77 : 66,247.82 = 14,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,186.77/66,247.82 = 14,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,186.77x = 66,247.82 × 14,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,186.77x = 939,652,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,652,454.10/44,186.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.47

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