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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,337, 65,005.50 and 10,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,337, 65,005.50 and 10,505 is: 15,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,337 : 65,005.50 = 10,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,337/65,005.50 = 10,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,337x = 65,005.50 × 10,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,337x = 682,882,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,882,777.50/43,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,757.50

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