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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,481.52, 65,233.08 and 12,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,481.52, 65,233.08 and 12,317.04 is: 18,478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,481.52 : 65,233.08 = 12,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,481.52/65,233.08 = 12,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,481.52x = 65,233.08 × 12,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,481.52x = 803,478,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,478,455.68/43,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.62

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