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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,976.68, 65,977.14 and 19,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,976.68, 65,977.14 and 19,006 is: 28,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,976.68 : 65,977.14 = 19,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,976.68/65,977.14 = 19,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,976.68x = 65,977.14 × 19,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,976.68x = 1,253,961,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,961,522.84/43,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,514.24

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