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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,855.35, 65,783.64 and 14,273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,855.35, 65,783.64 and 14,273.34 is: 21,410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,855.35 : 65,783.64 = 14,273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,855.35/65,783.64 = 14,273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,855.35x = 65,783.64 × 14,273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,855.35x = 938,952,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,952,260.16/43,855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.21

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