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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,003.70, 65,991.66 and 14,414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,003.70, 65,991.66 and 14,414.94 is: 21,617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,003.70 : 65,991.66 = 14,414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,003.70/65,991.66 = 14,414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,003.70x = 65,991.66 × 14,414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,003.70x = 951,265,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,265,819.40/44,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.86

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