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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,004.72, 66,015.04 and 14,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,004.72, 66,015.04 and 14,424.06 is: 21,638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,004.72 : 66,015.04 = 14,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,004.72/66,015.04 = 14,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,004.72x = 66,015.04 × 14,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,004.72x = 952,204,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,204,897.86/44,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,638.70

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