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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,277.13, 66,428.59 and 14,290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,277.13, 66,428.59 and 14,290.73 is: 21,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,277.13 : 66,428.59 = 14,290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,277.13/66,428.59 = 14,290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,277.13x = 66,428.59 × 14,290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,277.13x = 949,312,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,312,952.00/44,277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.25

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