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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,990.36, 65,995.62 and 14,409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,990.36, 65,995.62 and 14,409.88 is: 21,618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,990.36 : 65,995.62 = 14,409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,990.36/65,995.62 = 14,409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,990.36x = 65,995.62 × 14,409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,990.36x = 950,988,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,988,964.73/43,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.12

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