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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,002.73, 66,010.37 and 14,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,002.73, 66,010.37 and 14,414.24 is: 21,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,002.73 : 66,010.37 = 14,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,002.73/66,010.37 = 14,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,002.73x = 66,010.37 × 14,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,002.73x = 951,489,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,489,315.67/44,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.42

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