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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.42, 66,044.83 and 14,445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.42, 66,044.83 and 14,445.36 is: 21,667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.42 : 66,044.83 = 14,445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.42/66,044.83 = 14,445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.42x = 66,044.83 × 14,445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.42x = 954,041,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,041,345.49/44,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.29

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