Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,697.18, 65,555.50 and 12,530
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,697.18, 65,555.50 and 12,530 is: 18,797.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,697.18 : 65,555.50 = 12,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,697.18/65,555.50 = 12,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,697.18x = 65,555.50 × 12,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,697.18x = 821,410,415 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,410,415/43,697.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,797.79
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