Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,944.32, 65,926.20 and 12,782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,944.32, 65,926.20 and 12,782 is: 19,175.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,944.32 : 65,926.20 = 12,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,944.32/65,926.20 = 12,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,944.32x = 65,926.20 × 12,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,944.32x = 842,668,688.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 842,668,688.40/43,944.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,175.83
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