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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,730.55, 65,579.36 and 14,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,730.55, 65,579.36 and 14,140.44 is: 21,205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,730.55 : 65,579.36 = 14,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,730.55/65,579.36 = 14,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,730.55x = 65,579.36 × 14,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,730.55x = 927,320,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,320,934.62/43,730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.33

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