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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,966.08, 65,950.92 and 12,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,966.08, 65,950.92 and 12,801.24 is: 19,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,966.08 : 65,950.92 = 12,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,966.08/65,950.92 = 12,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,966.08x = 65,950.92 × 12,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,966.08x = 844,253,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,253,555.14/43,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,202.38

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