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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,211.31, 66,327.89 and 14,632.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,211.31, 66,327.89 and 14,632.13 is: 21,951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,211.31 : 66,327.89 = 14,632.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,211.31/66,327.89 = 14,632.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,211.31x = 66,327.89 × 14,632.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,211.31x = 970,518,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,518,401.76/44,211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,951.81

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