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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,239, 64,858.50 and 10,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,239, 64,858.50 and 10,407 is: 15,610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,239 : 64,858.50 = 10,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,239/64,858.50 = 10,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,239x = 64,858.50 × 10,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,239x = 674,982,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,982,409.50/43,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,610.50

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