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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,962.54, 65,949.96 and 14,382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,962.54, 65,949.96 and 14,382.71 is: 21,576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,962.54 : 65,949.96 = 14,382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,962.54/65,949.96 = 14,382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,962.54x = 65,949.96 × 14,382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,962.54x = 948,538,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,538,819.44/43,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,576.07

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