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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,979.28, 65,971.98 and 17,684.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,979.28, 65,971.98 and 17,684.04 is: 26,527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,979.28 : 65,971.98 = 17,684.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,979.28/65,971.98 = 17,684.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,979.28x = 65,971.98 × 17,684.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,979.28x = 1,166,651,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,651,133.20/43,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,527.29

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