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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,003.79, 66,002.43 and 14,016.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,003.79, 66,002.43 and 14,016.87 is: 21,024.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,003.79 : 66,002.43 = 14,016.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,003.79/66,002.43 = 14,016.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,003.79x = 66,002.43 × 14,016.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,003.79x = 925,147,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,147,480.99/44,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.27

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