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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,218.81, 66,332.58 and 14,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,218.81, 66,332.58 and 14,236.48 is: 21,356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,218.81 : 66,332.58 = 14,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,218.81/66,332.58 = 14,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,218.81x = 66,332.58 × 14,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,218.81x = 944,342,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,342,448.52/44,218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,356.13

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