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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,581, 65,371.50 and 10,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,581, 65,371.50 and 10,749 is: 16,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,581 : 65,371.50 = 10,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,581/65,371.50 = 10,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,581x = 65,371.50 × 10,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,581x = 702,678,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,678,253.50/43,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,123.50

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