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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.42, 66,407.68 and 14,691.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.42, 66,407.68 and 14,691.31 is: 22,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.42 : 66,407.68 = 14,691.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.42/66,407.68 = 14,691.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.42x = 66,407.68 × 14,691.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.42x = 975,615,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,615,665.61/44,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.17

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