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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,611.08, 65,377.73 and 17,297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,611.08, 65,377.73 and 17,297.82 is: 25,931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,611.08 : 65,377.73 = 17,297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,611.08/65,377.73 = 17,297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,611.08x = 65,377.73 × 17,297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,611.08x = 1,130,892,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,892,248.79/43,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,931.31

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