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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,741.92, 65,614.35 and 14,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,741.92, 65,614.35 and 14,160 is: 21,240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,741.92 : 65,614.35 = 14,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,741.92/65,614.35 = 14,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,741.92x = 65,614.35 × 14,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,741.92x = 929,099,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,099,196.00/43,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,240.48

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