Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,565.92, 65,237.60 and 28,730
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,565.92, 65,237.60 and 28,730 is: 43,021.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,565.92 : 65,237.60 = 28,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,565.92/65,237.60 = 28,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,565.92x = 65,237.60 × 28,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,565.92x = 1,874,276,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,874,276,248/43,565.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,021.62
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