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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,744.12, 65,626.59 and 14,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,744.12, 65,626.59 and 14,161.96 is: 21,246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,744.12 : 65,626.59 = 14,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,744.12/65,626.59 = 14,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,744.12x = 65,626.59 × 14,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,744.12x = 929,401,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,401,142.52/43,744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,246.31

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