Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,665.38, 60,255.60 and 25,766
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,665.38, 60,255.60 and 25,766 is: 35,555.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,665.38 : 60,255.60 = 25,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,665.38/60,255.60 = 25,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,665.38x = 60,255.60 × 25,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,665.38x = 1,552,545,789.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,545,789.60/43,665.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,555.53
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