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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,974.91, 65,955.99 and 14,393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,974.91, 65,955.99 and 14,393.92 is: 21,588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,974.91 : 65,955.99 = 14,393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,974.91/65,955.99 = 14,393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,974.91x = 65,955.99 × 14,393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,974.91x = 949,365,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,365,243.58/43,974.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.79

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