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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,221.62, 66,273.18 and 21,697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,221.62, 66,273.18 and 21,697.86 is: 32,517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,221.62 : 66,273.18 = 21,697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,221.62/66,273.18 = 21,697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,221.62x = 66,273.18 × 21,697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,221.62x = 1,437,986,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,986,181.39/44,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,517.72

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