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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,901.98, 65,863.46 and 14,319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,901.98, 65,863.46 and 14,319.86 is: 21,483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,901.98 : 65,863.46 = 14,319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,901.98/65,863.46 = 14,319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,901.98x = 65,863.46 × 14,319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,901.98x = 943,155,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,155,232.80/43,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,483.21

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