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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,012.14, 65,991.84 and 14,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,012.14, 65,991.84 and 14,013.42 is: 21,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,012.14 : 65,991.84 = 14,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,012.14/65,991.84 = 14,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,012.14x = 65,991.84 × 14,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,012.14x = 924,771,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,771,370.49/44,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.73

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