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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,267.10, 66,407.19 and 14,271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,267.10, 66,407.19 and 14,271.31 is: 21,409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,267.10 : 66,407.19 = 14,271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,267.10/66,407.19 = 14,271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,267.10x = 66,407.19 × 14,271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,267.10x = 947,717,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,717,594.72/44,267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,409.07

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