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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,451, 65,176.50 and 10,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,451, 65,176.50 and 10,619 is: 15,928.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,451 : 65,176.50 = 10,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,451/65,176.50 = 10,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,451x = 65,176.50 × 10,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,451x = 692,109,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,109,253.50/43,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.50

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