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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,974.41, 65,983.50 and 35,098.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,974.41, 65,983.50 and 35,098.83 is: 52,665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,974.41 : 65,983.50 = 35,098.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,974.41/65,983.50 = 35,098.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,974.41x = 65,983.50 × 35,098.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,974.41x = 2,315,943,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,943,649.31/43,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,665.72

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