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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,986.78, 65,994.84 and 29,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,986.78, 65,994.84 and 29,253.78 is: 43,890.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,986.78 : 65,994.84 = 29,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,986.78/65,994.84 = 29,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,986.78x = 65,994.84 × 29,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,986.78x = 1,930,598,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,598,530.50/43,986.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,890.43

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