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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,761.22, 65,628.06 and 14,172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,761.22, 65,628.06 and 14,172.22 is: 21,253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,761.22 : 65,628.06 = 14,172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,761.22/65,628.06 = 14,172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,761.22x = 65,628.06 × 14,172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,761.22x = 930,095,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,095,304.49/43,761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.87

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