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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,295.39, 66,455.92 and 14,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,295.39, 66,455.92 and 14,314.20 is: 21,475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,295.39 : 66,455.92 = 14,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,295.39/66,455.92 = 14,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,295.39x = 66,455.92 × 14,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,295.39x = 951,263,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,263,432.30/44,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,475.45

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