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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,996.95, 65,995.41 and 12,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,996.95, 65,995.41 and 12,832.20 is: 19,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,996.95 : 65,995.41 = 12,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,996.95/65,995.41 = 12,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,996.95x = 65,995.41 × 12,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,996.95x = 846,866,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,866,300.20/43,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,248.30

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