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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,225, 64,837.50 and 10,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,225, 64,837.50 and 10,393 is: 15,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,225 : 64,837.50 = 10,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,225/64,837.50 = 10,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,225x = 64,837.50 × 10,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,225x = 673,856,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,856,137.50/43,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,589.50

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