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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,227, 64,840.50 and 10,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,227, 64,840.50 and 10,395 is: 15,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,227 : 64,840.50 = 10,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,227/64,840.50 = 10,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,227x = 64,840.50 × 10,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,227x = 674,016,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,016,997.50/43,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.50

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