Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,764.80, 65,631 and 34,423
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,764.80, 65,631 and 34,423 is: 51,621.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,764.80 : 65,631 = 34,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,764.80/65,631 = 34,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,764.80x = 65,631 × 34,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,764.80x = 2,259,215,913 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,259,215,913/43,764.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,621.76
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