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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,867.96, 65,760.18 and 14,264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,867.96, 65,760.18 and 14,264.98 is: 21,383.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,867.96 : 65,760.18 = 14,264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,867.96/65,760.18 = 14,264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,867.96x = 65,760.18 × 14,264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,867.96x = 938,067,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,067,652.50/43,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,383.89

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