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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,852.08, 65,778.73 and 14,270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,852.08, 65,778.73 and 14,270.08 is: 21,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,852.08 : 65,778.73 = 14,270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,852.08/65,778.73 = 14,270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,852.08x = 65,778.73 × 14,270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,852.08x = 938,667,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,667,739.40/43,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.32

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