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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,966.16, 65,963.37 and 14,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,966.16, 65,963.37 and 14,377.27 is: 21,570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,966.16 : 65,963.37 = 14,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,966.16/65,963.37 = 14,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,966.16x = 65,963.37 × 14,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,966.16x = 948,373,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,373,015.69/43,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.52

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