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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,311.14, 66,479.58 and 14,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,311.14, 66,479.58 and 14,324.74 is: 21,491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,311.14 : 66,479.58 = 14,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,311.14/66,479.58 = 14,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,311.14x = 66,479.58 × 14,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,311.14x = 952,302,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,302,532.61/44,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.27

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