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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,009.72, 66,014.30 and 14,427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,009.72, 66,014.30 and 14,427.35 is: 21,640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,009.72 : 66,014.30 = 14,427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,009.72/66,014.30 = 14,427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,009.72x = 66,014.30 × 14,427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,009.72x = 952,411,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,411,117.10/44,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.93

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