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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,021.58, 66,031.91 and 14,439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,021.58, 66,031.91 and 14,439.06 is: 21,658.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,021.58 : 66,031.91 = 14,439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,021.58/66,031.91 = 14,439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,021.58x = 66,031.91 × 14,439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,021.58x = 953,438,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,438,692.36/44,021.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.44

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