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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.55, 66,093.23 and 14,468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.55, 66,093.23 and 14,468.66 is: 21,705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.55 : 66,093.23 = 14,468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.55/66,093.23 = 14,468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.55x = 66,093.23 × 14,468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.55x = 956,280,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,280,178.88/44,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,705.25

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