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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.73, 66,283.68 and 14,604.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.73, 66,283.68 and 14,604.91 is: 21,908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.73 : 66,283.68 = 14,604.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.73/66,283.68 = 14,604.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.73x = 66,283.68 × 14,604.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.73x = 968,067,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,067,180.87/44,187.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,908.05

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