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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,045.88, 66,075.72 and 14,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,045.88, 66,075.72 and 14,457 is: 21,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,045.88 : 66,075.72 = 14,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,045.88/66,075.72 = 14,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,045.88x = 66,075.72 × 14,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,045.88x = 955,256,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,256,684.04/44,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,687.76

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