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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,005.14, 65,973.69 and 14,404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,005.14, 65,973.69 and 14,404.50 is: 21,595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,005.14 : 65,973.69 = 14,404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,005.14/65,973.69 = 14,404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,005.14x = 65,973.69 × 14,404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,005.14x = 950,318,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,318,017.61/44,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.61

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