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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,661, 65,491.50 and 15,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,661, 65,491.50 and 15,959 is: 23,938.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,661 : 65,491.50 = 15,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,661/65,491.50 = 15,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,661x = 65,491.50 × 15,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,661x = 1,045,178,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,178,848.50/43,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,938.50

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