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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,805.54, 65,711.82 and 17,495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,805.54, 65,711.82 and 17,495.84 is: 26,245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,805.54 : 65,711.82 = 17,495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,805.54/65,711.82 = 17,495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,805.54x = 65,711.82 × 17,495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,805.54x = 1,149,683,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,683,488.83/43,805.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,245.16

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