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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,023.51, 66,034.95 and 14,441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,023.51, 66,034.95 and 14,441.05 is: 21,661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,023.51 : 66,034.95 = 14,441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,023.51/66,034.95 = 14,441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,023.51x = 66,034.95 × 14,441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,023.51x = 953,614,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,614,014.70/44,023.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,661.47

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