Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,343.76, 65,018.08 and 13,764
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,343.76, 65,018.08 and 13,764 is: 20,646.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,343.76 : 65,018.08 = 13,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,343.76/65,018.08 = 13,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,343.76x = 65,018.08 × 13,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,343.76x = 894,908,853.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 894,908,853.12/43,343.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,646.77
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