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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,068.98, 66,089.42 and 14,479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,068.98, 66,089.42 and 14,479.96 is: 21,715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,068.98 : 66,089.42 = 14,479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,068.98/66,089.42 = 14,479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,068.98x = 66,089.42 × 14,479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,068.98x = 956,972,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,972,158.02/44,068.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,715.32

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