Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,241, 64,861.50 and 10,409
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,241, 64,861.50 and 10,409 is: 15,613.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,241 : 64,861.50 = 10,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,241/64,861.50 = 10,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,241x = 64,861.50 × 10,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,241x = 675,143,353.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,143,353.50/43,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,613.50
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