Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,762.80, 65,628 and 34,421
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,762.80, 65,628 and 34,421 is: 51,618.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,762.80 : 65,628 = 34,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,762.80/65,628 = 34,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,762.80x = 65,628 × 34,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,762.80x = 2,258,981,388 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,258,981,388/43,762.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,618.76
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