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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406.15, 66,550.89 and 21,039.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406.15, 66,550.89 and 21,039.27 is: 31,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406.15 : 66,550.89 = 21,039.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406.15/66,550.89 = 21,039.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406.15x = 66,550.89 × 21,039.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406.15x = 1,400,182,143.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,182,143.45/44,406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,531.27

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