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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,333.41, 65,005.58 and 14,875.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,333.41, 65,005.58 and 14,875.91 is: 22,315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,333.41 : 65,005.58 = 14,875.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,333.41/65,005.58 = 14,875.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,333.41x = 65,005.58 × 14,875.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,333.41x = 967,017,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,017,157.58/43,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.74

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