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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,849.64, 65,766.78 and 14,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,849.64, 65,766.78 and 14,263.16 is: 21,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,849.64 : 65,766.78 = 14,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,849.64/65,766.78 = 14,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,849.64x = 65,766.78 × 14,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,849.64x = 938,042,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,042,105.82/43,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.24

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