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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,993.08, 65,996.40 and 14,403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,993.08, 65,996.40 and 14,403.78 is: 21,607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,993.08 : 65,996.40 = 14,403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,993.08/65,996.40 = 14,403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,993.08x = 65,996.40 × 14,403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,993.08x = 950,597,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,597,626.39/43,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.89

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