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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,037.87, 66,063.69 and 14,448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,037.87, 66,063.69 and 14,448.98 is: 21,675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,037.87 : 66,063.69 = 14,448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,037.87/66,063.69 = 14,448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,037.87x = 66,063.69 × 14,448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,037.87x = 954,552,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,552,806.50/44,037.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,675.72

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