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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.60, 66,072.44 and 14,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.60, 66,072.44 and 14,468.56 is: 21,698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.60 : 66,072.44 = 14,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.60/66,072.44 = 14,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.60x = 66,072.44 × 14,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.60x = 955,973,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,973,062.49/44,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.26

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