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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,291.44, 66,445.72 and 14,313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,291.44, 66,445.72 and 14,313.75 is: 21,473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,291.44 : 66,445.72 = 14,313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,291.44/66,445.72 = 14,313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,291.44x = 66,445.72 × 14,313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,291.44x = 951,087,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,087,139.69/44,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.38

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