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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,022.48, 66,041.94 and 14,448.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,022.48, 66,041.94 and 14,448.78 is: 21,675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,022.48 : 66,041.94 = 14,448.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,022.48/66,041.94 = 14,448.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,022.48x = 66,041.94 × 14,448.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,022.48x = 954,225,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,225,461.83/44,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,675.87

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