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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,592.64, 65,354.40 and 17,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,592.64, 65,354.40 and 17,304 is: 25,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,592.64 : 65,354.40 = 17,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,592.64/65,354.40 = 17,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,592.64x = 65,354.40 × 17,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,592.64x = 1,130,892,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,892,537.60/43,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.28

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