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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,595.16, 65,393.50 and 12,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,595.16, 65,393.50 and 12,005.06 is: 18,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,595.16 : 65,393.50 = 12,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,595.16/65,393.50 = 12,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,595.16x = 65,393.50 × 12,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,595.16x = 785,052,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,052,958.24/43,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.80

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