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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,991.69, 65,982.94 and 12,400.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,991.69, 65,982.94 and 12,400.94 is: 18,600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,991.69 : 65,982.94 = 12,400.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,991.69/65,982.94 = 12,400.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,991.69x = 65,982.94 × 12,400.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,991.69x = 818,250,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,250,613.92/43,991.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.12

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