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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,221, 64,842.45 and 12,056.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,221, 64,842.45 and 12,056.25 is: 18,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,221 : 64,842.45 = 12,056.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,221/64,842.45 = 12,056.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,221x = 64,842.45 × 12,056.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,221x = 781,756,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,756,787.81/43,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,087.43

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