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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,666.79, 65,512.94 and 14,083.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,666.79, 65,512.94 and 14,083.97 is: 21,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,666.79 : 65,512.94 = 14,083.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,666.79/65,512.94 = 14,083.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,666.79x = 65,512.94 × 14,083.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,666.79x = 922,681,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,681,883.59/43,666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.06

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