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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.50, 66,036.39 and 14,444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.50, 66,036.39 and 14,444.46 is: 21,662.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.50 : 66,036.39 = 14,444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.50/66,036.39 = 14,444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.50x = 66,036.39 × 14,444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.50x = 953,859,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,859,921.68/44,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,662.14

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