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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,729.60, 65,596.46 and 14,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,729.60, 65,596.46 and 14,149.76 is: 21,225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,729.60 : 65,596.46 = 14,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,729.60/65,596.46 = 14,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,729.60x = 65,596.46 × 14,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,729.60x = 928,174,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,174,165.85/43,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.31

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