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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,996.72, 65,967.16 and 24,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,996.72, 65,967.16 and 24,288.96 is: 36,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,996.72 : 65,967.16 = 24,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,996.72/65,967.16 = 24,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,996.72x = 65,967.16 × 24,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,996.72x = 1,602,273,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,273,710.55/43,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,418.03

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