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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,968.92, 65,961.48 and 14,388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,968.92, 65,961.48 and 14,388.40 is: 21,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,968.92 : 65,961.48 = 14,388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,968.92/65,961.48 = 14,388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,968.92x = 65,961.48 × 14,388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,968.92x = 949,080,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,080,158.83/43,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,585.25

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