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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,260, 64,915.92 and 18,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,260, 64,915.92 and 18,636 is: 27,965.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,260 : 64,915.92 = 18,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,260/64,915.92 = 18,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,260x = 64,915.92 × 18,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,260x = 1,209,773,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,773,085.12/43,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,965.17

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