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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,991.08, 65,972.94 and 14,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,991.08, 65,972.94 and 14,402.32 is: 21,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,991.08 : 65,972.94 = 14,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,991.08/65,972.94 = 14,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,991.08x = 65,972.94 × 14,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,991.08x = 950,163,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,163,393.22/43,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.00

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