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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,762.74, 65,644.51 and 14,180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,762.74, 65,644.51 and 14,180.66 is: 21,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,762.74 : 65,644.51 = 14,180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,762.74/65,644.51 = 14,180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,762.74x = 65,644.51 × 14,180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,762.74x = 930,882,477.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,882,477.18/43,762.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.12

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