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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,998.30, 65,997.45 and 14,417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,998.30, 65,997.45 and 14,417.10 is: 21,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,998.30 : 65,997.45 = 14,417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,998.30/65,997.45 = 14,417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,998.30x = 65,997.45 × 14,417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,998.30x = 951,491,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,491,836.40/43,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,625.65

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