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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,799.61, 65,688.48 and 14,225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,799.61, 65,688.48 and 14,225.91 is: 21,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,799.61 : 65,688.48 = 14,225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,799.61/65,688.48 = 14,225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,799.61x = 65,688.48 × 14,225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,799.61x = 934,478,404.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,478,404.52/43,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.31

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