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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,968.93, 65,959.54 and 14,380.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,968.93, 65,959.54 and 14,380.87 is: 21,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,968.93 : 65,959.54 = 14,380.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,968.93/65,959.54 = 14,380.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,968.93x = 65,959.54 × 14,380.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,968.93x = 948,555,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,555,570.00/43,968.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.31

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