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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,270.50, 66,418.73 and 14,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,270.50, 66,418.73 and 14,284.14 is: 21,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,270.50 : 66,418.73 = 14,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,270.50/66,418.73 = 14,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,270.50x = 66,418.73 × 14,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,270.50x = 948,734,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,734,437.94/44,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.40

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