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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,968.16, 65,883.06 and 33,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,968.16, 65,883.06 and 33,997.26 is: 50,942.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,968.16 : 65,883.06 = 33,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,968.16/65,883.06 = 33,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,968.16x = 65,883.06 × 33,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,968.16x = 2,239,843,520.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,843,520.42/43,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,942.40

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