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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,024.98, 66,045.69 and 14,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,024.98, 66,045.69 and 14,451.28 is: 21,679.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,024.98 : 66,045.69 = 14,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,024.98/66,045.69 = 14,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,024.98x = 66,045.69 × 14,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,024.98x = 954,444,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,444,758.98/44,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,679.62

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