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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,014.95, 66,031.62 and 14,430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,014.95, 66,031.62 and 14,430.45 is: 21,648.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,014.95 : 66,031.62 = 14,430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,014.95/66,031.62 = 14,430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,014.95x = 66,031.62 × 14,430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,014.95x = 952,865,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,865,990.83/44,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,648.69

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