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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,006.23, 65,982.99 and 14,007.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,006.23, 65,982.99 and 14,007.51 is: 21,002.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,006.23 : 65,982.99 = 14,007.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,006.23/65,982.99 = 14,007.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,006.23x = 65,982.99 × 14,007.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,006.23x = 924,257,339.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,257,339.73/44,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.87

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