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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,268.19, 66,415.25 and 14,281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,268.19, 66,415.25 and 14,281.82 is: 21,426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,268.19 : 66,415.25 = 14,281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,268.19/66,415.25 = 14,281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,268.19x = 66,415.25 × 14,281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,268.19x = 948,530,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,530,349.38/44,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,426.91

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