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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,719.48, 65,579.76 and 12,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,719.48, 65,579.76 and 12,555 is: 18,832.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,719.48 : 65,579.76 = 12,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,719.48/65,579.76 = 12,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,719.48x = 65,579.76 × 12,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,719.48x = 823,353,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,353,886.80/43,719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,832.66

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