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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.72, 66,283.68 and 14,604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.72, 66,283.68 and 14,604.90 is: 21,908.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.72 : 66,283.68 = 14,604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.72/66,283.68 = 14,604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.72x = 66,283.68 × 14,604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.72x = 968,066,518.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,066,518.03/44,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,908.04

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