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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,007.14, 65,976.68 and 14,406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,007.14, 65,976.68 and 14,406.50 is: 21,598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,007.14 : 65,976.68 = 14,406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,007.14/65,976.68 = 14,406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,007.14x = 65,976.68 × 14,406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,007.14x = 950,493,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,493,040.42/44,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.61

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