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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,045.55, 66,046.38 and 14,055.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,045.55, 66,046.38 and 14,055.86 is: 21,076.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,045.55 : 66,046.38 = 14,055.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,045.55/66,046.38 = 14,055.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,045.55x = 66,046.38 × 14,055.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,045.55x = 928,338,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,338,340.55/44,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.78

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