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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,041, 64,563.94 and 15,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,041, 64,563.94 and 15,339 is: 23,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,041 : 64,563.94 = 15,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,041/64,563.94 = 15,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,041x = 64,563.94 × 15,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,041x = 990,346,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,346,275.66/43,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,009.37

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