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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,744.92, 65,618.82 and 14,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,744.92, 65,618.82 and 14,163 is: 21,244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,744.92 : 65,618.82 = 14,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,744.92/65,618.82 = 14,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,744.92x = 65,618.82 × 14,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,744.92x = 929,359,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,359,347.66/43,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.97

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