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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,016.73, 64,521.90 and 18,055.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,016.73, 64,521.90 and 18,055.77 is: 27,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,016.73 : 64,521.90 = 18,055.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,016.73/64,521.90 = 18,055.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,016.73x = 64,521.90 × 18,055.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,016.73x = 1,164,992,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,992,631.50/43,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,082.31

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