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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,976.52, 65,970.99 and 14,396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,976.52, 65,970.99 and 14,396.76 is: 21,597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,976.52 : 65,970.99 = 14,396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,976.52/65,970.99 = 14,396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,976.52x = 65,970.99 × 14,396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,976.52x = 949,768,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,768,509.99/43,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,597.17

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