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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,503, 65,254.50 and 18,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,503, 65,254.50 and 18,879 is: 28,318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,503 : 65,254.50 = 18,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,503/65,254.50 = 18,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,503x = 65,254.50 × 18,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,503x = 1,231,939,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,939,705.50/43,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,318.50

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