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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,848.59, 65,773.49 and 14,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,848.59, 65,773.49 and 14,266.58 is: 21,400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,848.59 : 65,773.49 = 14,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,848.59/65,773.49 = 14,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,848.59x = 65,773.49 × 14,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,848.59x = 938,362,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,362,356.76/43,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.06

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