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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.11, 66,362.31 and 14,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.11, 66,362.31 and 14,661 is: 21,986.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.11 : 66,362.31 = 14,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.11/66,362.31 = 14,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.11x = 66,362.31 × 14,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.11x = 972,937,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,937,868.14/44,251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,986.74

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