Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150, 44,367 and 20,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,150, 44,367 and 20,972 is: 28,941.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,150 : 44,367 = 20,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,150/44,367 = 20,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,150x = 44,367 × 20,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,150x = 930,464,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 930,464,724/32,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,941.36
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