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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,478.14, 65,217.21 and 12,313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,478.14, 65,217.21 and 12,313.39 is: 18,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,478.14 : 65,217.21 = 12,313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,478.14/65,217.21 = 12,313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,478.14x = 65,217.21 × 12,313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,478.14x = 803,044,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,044,941.44/43,478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,470.09

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