Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,389.60, 65,084.40 and 17,080
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,389.60, 65,084.40 and 17,080 is: 25,620
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,389.60 : 65,084.40 = 17,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,389.60/65,084.40 = 17,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,389.60x = 65,084.40 × 17,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,389.60x = 1,111,641,552 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,111,641,552/43,389.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,620
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