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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,223, 64,834.50 and 14,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,223, 64,834.50 and 14,039 is: 21,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,223 : 64,834.50 = 14,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,223/64,834.50 = 14,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,223x = 64,834.50 × 14,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,223x = 910,211,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,211,545.50/43,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.50

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