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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,368.60, 65,009.70 and 19,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,368.60, 65,009.70 and 19,954.20 is: 29,911.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,368.60 : 65,009.70 = 19,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,368.60/65,009.70 = 19,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,368.60x = 65,009.70 × 19,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,368.60x = 1,297,216,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,216,555.74/43,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,911.42

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