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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,966.92, 65,958.48 and 14,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,966.92, 65,958.48 and 14,386.40 is: 21,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,966.92 : 65,958.48 = 14,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,966.92/65,958.48 = 14,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,966.92x = 65,958.48 × 14,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,966.92x = 948,904,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,904,746.88/43,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,582.24

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