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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,069.77, 66,114.42 and 14,486.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,069.77, 66,114.42 and 14,486.41 is: 21,732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,069.77 : 66,114.42 = 14,486.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,069.77/66,114.42 = 14,486.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,069.77x = 66,114.42 × 14,486.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,069.77x = 957,760,595.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,760,595.03/44,069.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,732.82

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