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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,049.49, 66,078.42 and 14,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,049.49, 66,078.42 and 14,467.48 is: 21,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,049.49 : 66,078.42 = 14,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,049.49/66,078.42 = 14,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,049.49x = 66,078.42 × 14,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,049.49x = 955,988,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,988,219.78/44,049.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,702.59

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