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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,335, 65,002.50 and 10,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,335, 65,002.50 and 10,503 is: 15,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,335 : 65,002.50 = 10,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,335/65,002.50 = 10,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,335x = 65,002.50 × 10,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,335x = 682,721,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,721,257.50/43,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,754.50

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