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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,607.33, 65,412.59 and 12,019.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,607.33, 65,412.59 and 12,019.91 is: 18,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,607.33 : 65,412.59 = 12,019.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,607.33/65,412.59 = 12,019.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,607.33x = 65,412.59 × 12,019.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,607.33x = 786,253,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,253,057.50/43,607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,030.30

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