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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,022.79, 66,031.89 and 14,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,022.79, 66,031.89 and 14,436.73 is: 21,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,022.79 : 66,031.89 = 14,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,022.79/66,031.89 = 14,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,022.79x = 66,031.89 × 14,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,022.79x = 953,284,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,284,567.32/44,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,654.34

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