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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,741.62, 65,622.84 and 14,159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,741.62, 65,622.84 and 14,159.45 is: 21,242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,741.62 : 65,622.84 = 14,159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,741.62/65,622.84 = 14,159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,741.62x = 65,622.84 × 14,159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,741.62x = 929,182,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,182,993.72/43,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,242.54

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