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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,059, 66,092.68 and 14,476.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,059, 66,092.68 and 14,476.98 is: 21,716.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,059 : 66,092.68 = 14,476.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,059/66,092.68 = 14,476.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,059x = 66,092.68 × 14,476.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,059x = 956,822,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,822,406.51/44,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,716.84

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