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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,029.80, 66,042.38 and 14,443.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,029.80, 66,042.38 and 14,443.74 is: 21,664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,029.80 : 66,042.38 = 14,443.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,029.80/66,042.38 = 14,443.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,029.80x = 66,042.38 × 14,443.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,029.80x = 953,898,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,898,965.70/44,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.85

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