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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,053.40, 66,033.94 and 14,463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,053.40, 66,033.94 and 14,463.64 is: 21,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,053.40 : 66,033.94 = 14,463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,053.40/66,033.94 = 14,463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,053.40x = 66,033.94 × 14,463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,053.40x = 955,091,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,091,135.94/44,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.30

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