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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,766.58, 65,659.41 and 14,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,766.58, 65,659.41 and 14,183.76 is: 21,278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,766.58 : 65,659.41 = 14,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,766.58/65,659.41 = 14,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,766.58x = 65,659.41 × 14,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,766.58x = 931,297,313.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,297,313.18/43,766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,278.73

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