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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,251, 64,901.70 and 18,289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,251, 64,901.70 and 18,289.56 is: 27,445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,251 : 64,901.70 = 18,289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,251/64,901.70 = 18,289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,251x = 64,901.70 × 18,289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,251x = 1,187,023,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,023,536.25/43,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,445.00

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