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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,191, 66,270.30 and 14,600.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,191, 66,270.30 and 14,600.44 is: 21,895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,191 : 66,270.30 = 14,600.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,191/66,270.30 = 14,600.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,191x = 66,270.30 × 14,600.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,191x = 967,575,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,575,538.93/44,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.31

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