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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,036.76, 66,041.26 and 14,447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,036.76, 66,041.26 and 14,447.72 is: 21,667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036.76 : 66,041.26 = 14,447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036.76/66,041.26 = 14,447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036.76x = 66,041.26 × 14,447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036.76x = 954,145,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,145,632.93/44,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.03

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