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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,259, 64,888.56 and 10,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,259, 64,888.56 and 10,427 is: 15,640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,259 : 64,888.56 = 10,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,259/64,888.56 = 10,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,259x = 64,888.56 × 10,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,259x = 676,593,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,593,015.12/43,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,640.51

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