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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,421.84, 65,130.36 and 12,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,421.84, 65,130.36 and 12,255.44 is: 18,382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,421.84 : 65,130.36 = 12,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,421.84/65,130.36 = 12,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,421.84x = 65,130.36 × 12,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,421.84x = 798,201,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,201,219.16/43,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,382.48

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