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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,974.54, 65,967.98 and 14,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,974.54, 65,967.98 and 14,394.72 is: 21,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,974.54 : 65,967.98 = 14,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,974.54/65,967.98 = 14,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,974.54x = 65,967.98 × 14,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,974.54x = 949,590,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,590,529.09/43,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.10

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