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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,254.31, 66,367.10 and 14,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,254.31, 66,367.10 and 14,664.20 is: 21,991.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,254.31 : 66,367.10 = 14,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,254.31/66,367.10 = 14,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,254.31x = 66,367.10 × 14,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,254.31x = 973,220,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,220,022.66/44,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,991.53

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