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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,008.27, 65,986.03 and 14,009.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,008.27, 65,986.03 and 14,009.55 is: 21,005.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,008.27 : 65,986.03 = 14,009.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,008.27/65,986.03 = 14,009.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,008.27x = 65,986.03 × 14,009.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,008.27x = 924,434,586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,434,586.59/44,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,005.93

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