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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,912.33, 65,878.97 and 14,330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,912.33, 65,878.97 and 14,330.18 is: 21,498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,912.33 : 65,878.97 = 14,330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,912.33/65,878.97 = 14,330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,912.33x = 65,878.97 × 14,330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,912.33x = 944,057,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,057,591.36/43,912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.69

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