Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,816.14, 41,182.36 and 21,737
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,816.14, 41,182.36 and 21,737 is: 30,023.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,816.14 : 41,182.36 = 21,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,816.14/41,182.36 = 21,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,816.14x = 41,182.36 × 21,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,816.14x = 895,180,959.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 895,180,959.32/29,816.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,023.37
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