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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,332.91, 65,004.83 and 14,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,332.91, 65,004.83 and 14,875.40 is: 22,314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,332.91 : 65,004.83 = 14,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,332.91/65,004.83 = 14,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,332.91x = 65,004.83 × 14,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,332.91x = 966,972,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,972,848.18/43,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.98

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