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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,059.59, 66,075.39 and 14,470.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,059.59, 66,075.39 and 14,470.54 is: 21,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,059.59 : 66,075.39 = 14,470.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,059.59/66,075.39 = 14,470.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,059.59x = 66,075.39 × 14,470.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,059.59x = 956,146,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,146,408.82/44,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,701.21

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