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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,033.76, 66,056.18 and 14,454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,033.76, 66,056.18 and 14,454.72 is: 21,683.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,033.76 : 66,056.18 = 14,454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,033.76/66,056.18 = 14,454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,033.76x = 66,056.18 × 14,454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,033.76x = 954,823,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,823,513.90/44,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,683.90

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