Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,144.08, 61,719 and 20,362
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,144.08, 61,719 and 20,362 is: 30,544.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,144.08 : 61,719 = 20,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,144.08/61,719 = 20,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,144.08x = 61,719 × 20,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,144.08x = 1,256,722,278 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,256,722,278/41,144.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,544.43
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