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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,014.92, 66,008.57 and 14,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,014.92, 66,008.57 and 14,426.16 is: 21,634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,014.92 : 66,008.57 = 14,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,014.92/66,008.57 = 14,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,014.92x = 66,008.57 × 14,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,014.92x = 952,250,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,250,120.06/44,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.71

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