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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,266.10, 66,405.69 and 14,270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,266.10, 66,405.69 and 14,270.31 is: 21,407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,266.10 : 66,405.69 = 14,270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,266.10/66,405.69 = 14,270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,266.10x = 66,405.69 × 14,270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,266.10x = 947,629,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,629,782.06/44,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,407.58

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