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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,006.23, 66,015.62 and 14,417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,006.23, 66,015.62 and 14,417.74 is: 21,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,006.23 : 66,015.62 = 14,417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,006.23/66,015.62 = 14,417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,006.23x = 66,015.62 × 14,417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,006.23x = 951,795,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,795,642.93/44,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.66

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