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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,508.15, 66,770.46 and 14,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,508.15, 66,770.46 and 14,121 is: 21,184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,508.15 : 66,770.46 = 14,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,508.15/66,770.46 = 14,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,508.15x = 66,770.46 × 14,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,508.15x = 942,865,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,865,665.66/44,508.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.11

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