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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,427.81, 65,152.69 and 12,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,427.81, 65,152.69 and 12,263.06 is: 18,397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,427.81 : 65,152.69 = 12,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,427.81/65,152.69 = 12,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,427.81x = 65,152.69 × 12,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,427.81x = 798,971,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,971,478.86/43,427.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,397.69

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