Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,632, 65,448 and 10,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,632, 65,448 and 10,800 is: 16,200
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,632 : 65,448 = 10,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,632/65,448 = 10,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,632x = 65,448 × 10,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,632x = 706,838,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 706,838,400/43,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,200
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