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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,635, 65,452.50 and 10,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,635, 65,452.50 and 10,803 is: 16,204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,635 : 65,452.50 = 10,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,635/65,452.50 = 10,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,635x = 65,452.50 × 10,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,635x = 707,083,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,083,357.50/43,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.50

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