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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,274.73, 64,905.60 and 13,688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,274.73, 64,905.60 and 13,688.72 is: 20,531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,274.73 : 64,905.60 = 13,688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,274.73/64,905.60 = 13,688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,274.73x = 64,905.60 × 13,688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,274.73x = 888,474,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,474,404.35/43,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.02

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