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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,015.95, 66,033.12 and 14,431.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,015.95, 66,033.12 and 14,431.45 is: 21,650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,015.95 : 66,033.12 = 14,431.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,015.95/66,033.12 = 14,431.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,015.95x = 66,033.12 × 14,431.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,015.95x = 952,953,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,953,669.62/44,015.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,650.19

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