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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,997.58, 65,995.29 and 12,833.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,997.58, 65,995.29 and 12,833.10 is: 19,249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,997.58 : 65,995.29 = 12,833.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,997.58/65,995.29 = 12,833.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,997.58x = 65,995.29 × 12,833.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,997.58x = 846,924,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,924,156.10/43,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,249.33

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