Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,661.31, 65,504 and 17,384.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,661.31, 65,504 and 17,384.50 is: 26,081.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,661.31 : 65,504 = 17,384.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,661.31/65,504 = 17,384.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,661.31x = 65,504 × 17,384.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,661.31x = 1,138,754,288 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,138,754,288/43,661.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,081.54
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