Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,702.62, 65,554 and 18,726.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,702.62, 65,554 and 18,726.48 is: 28,089.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,702.62 : 65,554 = 18,726.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,702.62/65,554 = 18,726.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,702.62x = 65,554 × 18,726.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,702.62x = 1,227,595,669.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,227,595,669.92/43,702.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,089.75
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