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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,679.16, 65,507.40 and 12,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,679.16, 65,507.40 and 12,507.12 is: 18,757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,679.16 : 65,507.40 = 12,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,679.16/65,507.40 = 12,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,679.16x = 65,507.40 × 12,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,679.16x = 819,308,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,308,912.69/43,679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,757.43

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