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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,021.79, 66,030.39 and 14,435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,021.79, 66,030.39 and 14,435.73 is: 21,652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,021.79 : 66,030.39 = 14,435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,021.79/66,030.39 = 14,435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,021.79x = 66,030.39 × 14,435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,021.79x = 953,196,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,196,881.83/44,021.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.84

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