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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,724.58, 65,588.91 and 14,144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,724.58, 65,588.91 and 14,144.73 is: 21,217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,724.58 : 65,588.91 = 14,144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,724.58/65,588.91 = 14,144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,724.58x = 65,588.91 × 14,144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,724.58x = 927,737,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,737,230.03/43,724.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,217.75

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