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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,966.42, 65,957.73 and 14,385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,966.42, 65,957.73 and 14,385.91 is: 21,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,966.42 : 65,957.73 = 14,385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,966.42/65,957.73 = 14,385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,966.42x = 65,957.73 × 14,385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,966.42x = 948,861,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,861,967.58/43,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,581.52

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