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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,017.29, 66,023.64 and 14,431.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,017.29, 66,023.64 and 14,431.23 is: 21,646.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,017.29 : 66,023.64 = 14,431.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,017.29/66,023.64 = 14,431.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,017.29x = 66,023.64 × 14,431.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,017.29x = 952,802,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,802,334.28/44,017.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,646.09

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