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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,030.25, 66,031.52 and 14,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,030.25, 66,031.52 and 14,441.20 is: 21,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,030.25 : 66,031.52 = 14,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,030.25/66,031.52 = 14,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,030.25x = 66,031.52 × 14,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,030.25x = 953,574,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,574,149.34/44,030.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.25

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