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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,016.95, 66,034.62 and 14,432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,016.95, 66,034.62 and 14,432.45 is: 21,651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,016.95 : 66,034.62 = 14,432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,016.95/66,034.62 = 14,432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,016.95x = 66,034.62 × 14,432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,016.95x = 953,041,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,041,351.42/44,016.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,651.69

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