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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,333.30, 65,012.10 and 18,385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,333.30, 65,012.10 and 18,385.30 is: 27,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,333.30 : 65,012.10 = 18,385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,333.30/65,012.10 = 18,385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,333.30x = 65,012.10 × 18,385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,333.30x = 1,195,266,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,266,962.13/43,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,583.10

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