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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.69, 66,044.32 and 14,447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.69, 66,044.32 and 14,447.70 is: 21,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.69 : 66,044.32 = 14,447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.69/66,044.32 = 14,447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.69x = 66,044.32 × 14,447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.69x = 954,188,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,188,485.94/44,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.51

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