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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,996.95, 65,968.83 and 17,310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,996.95, 65,968.83 and 17,310.96 is: 25,955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,996.95 : 65,968.83 = 17,310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,996.95/65,968.83 = 17,310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,996.95x = 65,968.83 × 17,310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,996.95x = 1,141,983,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,983,777.38/43,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,955.98

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