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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,914.99, 65,872.65 and 10,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,914.99, 65,872.65 and 10,635 is: 15,952.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,914.99 : 65,872.65 = 10,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,914.99/65,872.65 = 10,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,914.99x = 65,872.65 × 10,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,914.99x = 700,555,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,555,632.75/43,914.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,952.54

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