Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,063.28, 61,594.92 and 16,422
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,063.28, 61,594.92 and 16,422 is: 24,633
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,063.28 : 61,594.92 = 16,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,063.28/61,594.92 = 16,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,063.28x = 61,594.92 × 16,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,063.28x = 1,011,511,776.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,011,511,776.24/41,063.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,633
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