Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,218.24, 64,827.36 and 22,398
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,218.24, 64,827.36 and 22,398 is: 33,597
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,218.24 : 64,827.36 = 22,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,218.24/64,827.36 = 22,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,218.24x = 64,827.36 × 22,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,218.24x = 1,452,003,209.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,452,003,209.28/43,218.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,597
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