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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,997.73, 65,996.52 and 12,407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,997.73, 65,996.52 and 12,407.73 is: 18,611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,997.73 : 65,996.52 = 12,407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,997.73/65,996.52 = 12,407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,997.73x = 65,996.52 × 12,407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,997.73x = 818,867,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,867,148.11/43,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.58

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