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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,865.62, 65,761.52 and 17,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,865.62, 65,761.52 and 17,556 is: 26,319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,865.62 : 65,761.52 = 17,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,865.62/65,761.52 = 17,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,865.62x = 65,761.52 × 17,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,865.62x = 1,154,509,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,509,245.12/43,865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,319.23

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