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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,004.80, 66,007.20 and 14,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,004.80, 66,007.20 and 14,423.60 is: 21,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,004.80 : 66,007.20 = 14,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,004.80/66,007.20 = 14,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,004.80x = 66,007.20 × 14,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,004.80x = 952,061,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,061,449.92/44,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,635.40

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