Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,650, 65,475 and 19,026
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,650, 65,475 and 19,026 is: 28,539
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,650 : 65,475 = 19,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,650/65,475 = 19,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,650x = 65,475 × 19,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,650x = 1,245,727,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,245,727,350/43,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,539
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