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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,994.08, 65,997.90 and 14,404.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,994.08, 65,997.90 and 14,404.78 is: 21,609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,994.08 : 65,997.90 = 14,404.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,994.08/65,997.90 = 14,404.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,994.08x = 65,997.90 × 14,404.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,994.08x = 950,685,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,685,229.96/43,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,609.39

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